Question

True or False. 8 (12 + 3) is equivalent to 120

Answer 1

True because you must do parentheses first so 12+3=15x8=120 so it is equivalent

Answer 2

Use the order of operations and the distributive property to solve this expression. Work starting from the parenthesis.

8(12 + 3) = 120
8(15) = 120
120 = 120

The equation is true.