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18 × [ 7+(-3) ] = [ 18 x 7] + [ 18 × (-3) ]​

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Explanation:

subtract 3 from 7 to get 4

18 x 4 = 18 x 7 + 18 (-3)

multiply 18 and 4 to get 72

72= 18 x 7 + 18 (-3)

multiply 18 and 7 to get 126

multiply 18 and -3 to get -54

72 = 126 - 54

subtract 54 from 126 to get 72

72 = 72

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