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

No, he isn´t

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\\eq 264`

Hence, he isn't correct