what is the value of -8(17-12)
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-2(-8-(-2)

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
(-8(17-12))÷(-2(-8-(-2))
= (-8(17-12))÷(-2(-8+2) (negative times negative is positive)
= (-8*5)÷(-2*-6) (subtract the digits in the parenthesis)
= -40÷12
= -10/3 or -3.33