Question

Evaluate the expression 2(4-3) in two ways pls help

Answer 1

Explanation:

Method 1:

First do the operation inside parenthesis

2*(4-3) = 2*1 = 2

Method 2:

Use distributive property: a*(b +c) = a*b + a*c

2*(4-3) = 2*4 - 2*3

= 8 - 6

= 2