Mason used distributive property of multiplication to help him solve the equation 3 x 7 = ________. Mason did not get the same a

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nswer for each side of the expression. Explain the steps required to correct his mistake.
3 x 7 = (3 x 3) + (3 x 6)
21 = 9 + 18
21 = 27

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VikaD [51] · Answer 1 · 2023-05-16T00:59:18+03:00

VikaD [51]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We can rewrite 7 as 3+4 then instead of 3*7 we have 3*(3+4).

Then distribute the 3 in the parenthesis 3*(3+4) = (3*3) + (3*4)