Question

Amit and Tiana simplified the expression -4 [8 + (-6) +3] in different ways Amit`s first step was to add the three numbers within the brackets. Tiana`s first step was to multiply each of the number within the brackets by -4. Part A:- Write an expression to represent Tiana`s first step. In the expresssion,show which numbers are being multiplied together,but don`t find each of the products. Part B:- What should Tiana have writtern as the product when she multiplied -6 by -4.Part C : Who first step is correct .explain

Answer 1

A -4*8 - 4*-6 - 4*3

B 24

C. They both will give the correct answer in the end but Amit's first step was easier to work out.