Which statement does not follow the rules for multiplying integers?
a) if both a and b are positive integers, then a x b = ab.
b) if both a and b are negative integers, then a x b = ab.
c) if both a and b are negative integers, then −a x −b = −ab.
d) if a is a negative integer and b is a positive integer, then −a x b = ab.

If both a and b are negative integers, then −a x −b = −ab.

If both are positive: (+)(+) = + (TRUE)

If both are negative: (−)(−) = + (TRUE)

If a is negative and b is positive: −a is positive and b is positive;

(+)(+) = +. (TRUE)

If a is negative and b is negative:

−a and −b are both positive: (+)(+) = +; therefore the statement "If both a and b are negative integers, then −a x −b = −ab" does NOT follow the rules for multiplying integers.

Step-by-step explanation:

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

24−3x=−27

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

24−3x=−27

24+−3x=−27

−3x+24=−27

step 2: subtract 24 from both sides.

−3x+24−24=−27−24

−3x=−51

step 3: divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

−51

−3

x=17

answer:

x=17

step-by-step explanation:

mark brainliest and have a great day!