Question

Explain how the expression 2×(6+7) differs from 2×6+7. Then write a word expression for 2×6+7

Answer 1

Given the expression:

2×(6+7); this means the multiplication of the previous sum between 6 and 7:

2 x (6 + 7) = 2 x 13 = 26

On the other hand, the expression:

2×6+7​, refers to the multiplication between 2 and 6 and, the subsequent sum of 7:

2×6+7​ = 12 + 7 = 19. Word expression: "7 more than the product of 2 and 6"