Question

Explain how to use the distributive property to find the product (3) ( 4 1 5 )

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is (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

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Answer 2

1245

Explanation:

Distribute the number 3 to each of the numbers in the second set of parentheses. Be careful to remember to add zeros to the number depending on which place holder the number is in.

Demonstration:

3 × 400

3 x 10

3 x 5

After solving each equation, add the total

1200 + 30 + 15 = 1245