Classes›Class 9›Maths›NCERT›The World of Numbers›Exercise 3.2›Q 3
QUESTION 3 ii Easy

Calculate the following using Brahmagupta's laws:
(−8)x (−7)

SOLUTION

According to Brahmagupta laws, the product of two debts is a fortune. So
(−8) × (−7) = +(8 × 7) = +56
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Final Answer : 56

Concept Note

The product of two debts(two negative numbers) is a fortune(+).