Question

(–8) + (–8) + (–8) = _____ × (–8)

Answer 1

(–8) + (–8) + (–8) = 3 × (– 8)

Explanation:

Let x be the missing number

Then, – 8 – 8 – 8 = x × (–8)

⇒ – 24 = x × (– 8)  ...[∵ – 8 – 8 – 8 = –24]

⇒ `(- 24)/(-8) = x`

⇒ x = 3

Hence, (–8) + (–8) + (–8) = 3 × (– 8)