Question

Larry claims,( 14+12) x(8+12) and (14x12) +(8x12) are equivalent because they have the same digits and the same operations. Is Larry correct? Explain your thinking

Answer 1

Answer:

No, he isn´t

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's do the math in order to check if what larry says is true:

$(14+12)*(8+12)=(14*12)+(8*12)$

$(26)*(20)=(168)+(96)$

$520=264$  This is false because $520\neq 264$

Hence, he isn't correct