what does -5=-2(-3) equals

Question

i need help with my algebra homework

Answer 1

Hi Tianna;

-5=-2(-3) equals

I think this is...

-5+[-2(-3)]

A negative number multiplied by a negative number has a positive result...

-5+6=1

 

Answer 2

-5 = -2 - 3

 

but -2(-3) = 6