The result of \(-5 \times 8\) is \(-40\).

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Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

1. What is the result of \(-5 \times 10\)?
2. How does multiplying two negative numbers differ from multiplying a negative and a positive number?
3. What is the product of \(7 \times -3\)?
4. How would the multiplication change if the numbers were decimals, like \(-5.5 \times 8\)?
5. Can you explain the rules for multiplying negative and positive numbers?
6. What is the result of \(-5 \times 0\)?
7. How would you represent \(-5 \times 8\) on a number line?
8. What is the result of \(-5 \times (-8)\)?

**Tip:** When multiplying a negative number by a positive number, the result is always negative.

Explore the multiplication of negative numbers with an example of -5 × 8. Understand how multiplying negative numbers works and why the result is negative. Suitable for students in Grades 5-6.

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