Compute: −84 × 29 + 365

Given data & approach

• Evaluate the linear combination carefully observing the sign.

Step-by-step arithmetic

84 × 29 = 84 × (30 − 1) = 2520 − 84 = 2436−84 × 29 = −2436−2436 + 365 = −2071

Common pitfalls

• Sign errors when distributing the negative multiplier.

Final Answer

−2071