Question

What were the two whole numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ah, this is an example of the distribution property, as you would need to distribute the 5 to the 8 and 3. Here's the step-by-step process:

$5(8+3)$

Let's first multiply the 5 and 8

$5(8)=40$

Now, the 5 and 3

$5(3)=15$

We now have two whole numbers, and therefore our answer:

40 + 15