Question

Explain how to use the distributive property to find the product.

3 x 4 1/5

Answer 1

Explanation:

SAMPLE RESPONSE

Rewrite 3 ( 4

1

5

) as 3 ( 4 +

1

5

) . Distribute the 3 to get 3(4) + 3 (

1

5

) . Multiply to get 12 +

3

5

 . Then add to get 12

3

5

 .

Answer 2

Your answer is 63/5 or simplified it would be 12 3/5