Question

Which expression is equivalent to 8(12+30)?

A) 8 + 12 x 8 + 30

B) 8 x 12 + 8 x 30

C) 8 x 12 x 8 x 30

D) 8 x 12 + 30

Answer 1

Ans is b 8x12+8x30
Because if there is a number out of bracket it would multiply by all the numbers in bracket

Answer 2

b) 8 × 12 + 8 × 30

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Find the equivalent expression.

The property we use,

→ Distributive property.

The expression is,

→ 8(12 + 30)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 8(12 + 30)

→ 8(12) + 8(30)

→ (8 × 12) + (8 × 30)

→ 96 + 240

→ 336

Hence, the option (b) is correct.