Evaluate 2(-2)

Problem

2*(−2)

Solution

1. Identify the operation to be performed, which is the multiplication of a positive integer by a negative integer.

2. Apply the rule for signs in multiplication, where a positive number multiplied by a negative number results in a negative product.

3. Multiply the absolute values of the numbers: 2×2=4

4. Attach the negative sign to the result to find the final value.

Final Answer

2*(−2)=−4

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