Question

What is the value of 7(23)? Use place value and the distributive property.

7(23) = 7(20 + 3) = ?

Answer 1

7 (23)=161

Explanation:

you would add what's in the parentheses first (20+3). then you would multiply 23 by 7.

Answer 2

7(23) = 161

Explanation:

Using the Distributive Property, you put the 7 into the number 23.

We have to think of place value as well. Since there is a parenthesis you have to add the 20 and 3 first.

7(23) = ?

This you are going to use the Distributive Property for.

7(23) = 161