Question

Use the distributive property of multiplication to find 5×45. Hint: 45=5+40.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property: a(b +c) = (a*b) + (a*c)

45 = 40 + 5

5* 45 = 5* (40 + 5)

         = 5*40 + 5*5

         = 200 + 25

         = 225