Question

What were the two whole numbers?

Answer 1

Ah, this is an example of the distribution property, as you would need to distribute the 5 to the 8 and 3. Here's the step-by-step process:

`5(8+3)`

Let's first multiply the 5 and 8

`5(8)=40`

Now, the 5 and 3

`5(3)=15`

We now have two whole numbers, and therefore our answer:

40 + 15