Question:
Fill in the blank.
23 x 6 = (20 + 3) * 6
23 x 6 = _ + (3x6)
Options
20 * 6
20 * 3
20 * 5
Answer:
20 * 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Expression 1: 23 * 6 = (20 + 3) * 6
Expression 2: 23 * 6 = __ + (3 * 6)
Required
Fill in the blank
From Expression 1
23 * 6 = (20 + 3)*6
Using Distributive Property; The expression becomes
23 * 6 = 20 * 6 + 3 * 6
23 * 6 = (20 * 6) + (3 * 6)
By Comparing this with expression 2
23 * 6 = __ + (3 * 6)
The blank position is occupied by 20 * 6.
Hence, the correct option that fills the missing blank correctly is 20 * 6
