Question

at the state fair you buy 4 combo meals for you and your three friends. each meal comes with 3 chicken tenders and 2 fried oreos. how many chicken tenders and fried oreos do you buy all together? how could you set up and solve this problem using the distributive property?

Answer 1

Answer:You would have to multiply 3 and 2 times 4 so you can realize the answer of 20 total items.

Explanation:

1. Set up the problem: 4(3+2) = X (X is the total)

2. Distribute the 4 into the 3 and 2: (4x3) + (4x2) = X

3. Do the math: 4x3 = 12 and 4x2 = 8.

4. Add both numbers together: 12 + 8 = 20

5. And now you have your answer of 20 total items!