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Lynn wants to multiply 44 × 305. She says that all she has to do is find 4 × 305 and then double that number.

Which explains whether or not Lynn’s method will give her the correct answer?

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Lynn's method will give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 44.

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Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 6, not by 44.

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Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 8, not by 44.

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Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 16, not by 44.

User David Hofmann
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Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.

Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 8, not by 44.

Have a nice day :)

User Gerardo Lima
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