Solve the Integer Problem: 2 × (-4) Multiplication

Complete the following exercise:

2⋅(−4)= 2\cdot(-4)=

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Complete the following exercise:

2⋅(−4)= 2\cdot(-4)=

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Step-by-step solution

Let's recall the rule:

(+x)×(−x)=−x (+x)\times(-x)=-x

Therefore, the sign of the exercise result will be negative:

+2×−4=−8 +2\times-4=-8

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Final Answer

−8 -8

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\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)

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