Question

Add 6 and 8. Then, multiply by 2.

Which of the following expressions matches the statement above?

A.8 + 6 × 2



B.6 + 8 × 2


C.2 × (6 + 8)



D.6 × (2 + 8)

Answer 1

Answer C best represents the equation stated I the problem because 6+8 are separate terms from 2

Answer 2

C. 2 x (6 + 8)

Explanation:

If you are trying to add before you multiply, you have to put a parantheses. This way, you would add 6 + 8 first, then multiply it by 2.