Question

Find the product of 4 (78 + 3).

Answer 1

324

Step-by-step explanation

First, you add 78 and 3. = 81

Then you multiply 4 and 81 to get 324.

Answer 2

Explanation:

`\bold{METHOD\ 1:}\\\\\text{Use PEMDAS}\\\\4(78+3)=4\cdot81=324\\\\\bold{METHOD\ 2:}\\\\\text{Use the distributive property:}\ a(b+c)=ab+ac\\\\4(78+3)=(4)(78)+(4)(3)=312+12=324`