Question

Use the Distributive Property to multiply 8 and 45 in your head.

What is the answer?

32 + 40 + 72
40 + 40 = 80
320 + 40 = 360
320 + 5 = 325

Answer 1

320+40=360

Explanation:

First you split 45 to 40 and 5

45= 40+5

Next you multiply each piece of 45 by 8

(40x8)+ (5x8)

Simplify

320+40

Solve

320+40=360

Answer 2

320+40=360

Explanation:

8(40+5)

320+40=360