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Why is the distributive property appropriate for two-digit multiplication?

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Here's an example:


25*93=(20+5)*(90+3)

25*93=20*(90+3)+5*(90+3)

25*93=20*90+20*3+5*90+5*3

25*93=1800+60+450+15

25*93=2325
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