Question

4 x 9.5 using distributive method

Answer 1

If it is like 4(9.5) then the answer would be 4 * 9.5 which is 38. But if you were asking about this, 4(9 + 5) then these would be the steps.

So, distributive property is A(B + C) so A = 4 and B = 9 and C = 5.

So the setup would be 4(9 + 5).

And in order to solve this we have to distribute the 4 to 9 and 5. And after that, we remove the parenthesis. So, we get 36 + 20. And that would equal 56. So,

Answer = 56

or

Answer = 38

Answer 2

Answer: 38

Explanation:

4 x 9.5 can also be seen as 2 (2 x 4.75)

To solve this,

1) 2 x 2 = 4

2) 2 x 4.75 = 9.5

4 x 9.5 = 38.

Simple ways without distributive property is just 4 x 9.5 which is equal to 38.