Question

What is 3(12+5) + 2x3

Answer 1

57

Explanation:

Do you remember PEMDAS?

first do the parentheses (12+5) = 17

then do the Multiplication 3x17= 51

and you have another multiplication 2x3= 6

so now you just need to add

51+6 = 57

Answer 2

57

Explanation:

3(12 + 5) + 2(3) Use distributive property A(B + C) = AB + AC

36 + 15 + 2(3) = 57 Multiplication over addition