Multiply. $( - 4 ) ( - 9 )$
A) -36
B) -32
C) 36
D) 39
E) 32

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When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is always positive. Therefore, $(-4)(-9)=36$. Choice A is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying two negative numbers. Choice B is incorrect because it is not the product of -4 and -9. Choice D is incorrect because it is the sum of -4 and -9. Choice E is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying -4 and 8, not -4 and -9.

Multiply (−4)(−9)( - 4 ) ( - 9 )(−4)(−9) A) -36 B) -32 C) 36 D) 39 E) 32

Multiply $( - 4 ) ( - 9 )$ A) -36
B) -32
C) 36
D) 39
E) 32