Answer:
-40
Step-by-step explanation:
-8(17-12)
={(-8) .17} - {(-8) . 12} [multiply the numbers inside the parenthesis with (-8)]
= -136 - (-96) [negative plus negative = positive]
= -136 + 96
= -40
-8(17 - 12)
= 17 - 12 = 5
= -8 x 5
