Question

Use the Distributive Property to multiply 9 and 37 in your head.

What is the answer?

Answer 1

Answer: 333

Explanation:

9x(30+7) = (9x30) + (9x7)

270+63=333

Answer 2

The answer is 333.

Explanation:

Using the distributive property, you can do:

9 x 30 = 270

9 x 7 = 63

270 + 63 = 233.

Then, just check with a calculator. It's correct.

Hope this helps!