SOLUTION: How do I solve (45)(-9)? The problem states that I must multiply and parentheses are also a multiplication indicator but 45*-9= seems too easy. Am I to do the opposite and divide

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Question 224636: How do I solve (45)(-9)? The problem states that I must multiply and parentheses are also a multiplication indicator but 45*-9= seems too easy.
Am I to do the opposite and divide in this instance since 9*5=45?

Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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(45)(-9)?
45*-9=-405 ans.