Question

How can you evaluate this expression using the distributive property?
5×(7+6)

Answer 1

65

Explanation:

5x7=35

5x6=30

35+30=65

or

7+6=13

13x5=65

Answer 2

The distributive property states that 5×(7+6)= 5(7)+5(6). 5(7)+5(6)=35+30, so the answer is 65.