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6 x (8 - 3) = (? x 8) - (? x 3) what are the answers for the question marks?

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The answer is 6.

THey are using distributive property.

6 x (8-3) = 30. 6x5=30.

6 x 8 equals 48. 6 x 3 equals 18. 48-18 equals 30.

Please tell me if I am wrong, and hope it helps!

User Boris Yankov
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6 x (8 - 3) =

(6 x 8) - (6 x 3)

The answer is 6


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