Question

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

Answer 1

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