the first step to solving this is to use the Rules of Signs. due to these rules, we know that multiplying an odd number of negative factors will equal a negative.
-(1 x 17 x 16)
to start multiplying these expressions, we must know that any expression multiplied by 1 will remain the same
-(17 x 16)
finally, multiply the numbers together and add your negative sign.
-272
the correct answer to your question is -272.
let me know if you have any further questions
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