Question

Why is the distributive property appropriate for two-digit multiplication?

Answer 1

Here's an example:


`25*93=(20+5)*(90+3)`

`25*93=20*(90+3)+5*(90+3)`

`25*93=20*90+20*3+5*90+5*3`

`25*93=1800+60+450+15`

`25*93=2325`