Problem 8 - Introductory Algebra for College Students

Question

perform the indicated multiplication. $$(-11)(-1)$$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The result of (-11)(-1) is 11.

Step 1: Identify the Numbers

First, identify the two numbers. In this case, the two numbers we are multiplying are -11 and -1.

Step 2: Apply the Rule for Multiplying Negative Numbers

Remember that the rule for multiplying two negatives is that they become positive. So, when -11 and -1 are multiplied together, the product is positive.

Step 3: Multiply the Numbers

Now, simply multiply the two numbers together. Multiplying 11 and 1 gives 11. Since we established in the previous step that the product is positive, the final result is positive 11.