Question

If you multplied 5x10, would you get the same answer as 5x5x5? Explain your reasoning. DO NOT G O O G L E THE ANSWER!!!!!!

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

No, because 5 × 5 × 5 = 25 × 5 and that does not equal 10×5.

Answer 2

No because for 5x10, you just add 10 5 times for 50. For 5x5x5, you multiply 5x5 and get 25 then multiply it again with the other 5 and get 125.