How do you know 8(12)-8(7)is the same as 8(12-7)

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Explanation:

Here we're applying the Distributive Property of Multiplication.

8(12 - 7) = 96 - 56 = 40

Note that 8(12 - 7) = 8(5) = 40

Tahamv answered Feb 19, 2021

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