Q. Find the product. Simplify your answer.(−3k)(−8k)
Identify Expression: Identify the expression to be simplified.We need to multiply (−3k) by (−8k).
Apply Multiplication Rule: Apply the multiplication of two negative numbers.The product of two negative numbers is positive.(−3k)(−8k)=3k×8k
Multiply Coefficients and Variables: Multiply the coefficients and the variables.Multiply 3 and 8, and then add the exponents of k since they are like terms.3×8=24 and k×k=k2
Combine Results: Combine the results to get the final answer. 24k2 is the simplified product of (−3k) and (−8k).