Question

Is this statement true or false? Explain.
4x(3+5)-10=4x3+5-10

Answer 1

False. The two sides evaluate to different numbers.

Explanation:

Let's evaluate each side:

4 × (3 + 5) - 10 = 4 × 8 - 10 = 32 - 10 = 22

4 × 3 + 5 - 10 = 12 + 5 - 10 = 17 - 10 = 7