Question

14. If a = 8, b = 5 and c = 2, find the following: (i) aX (b+c) (ii) ab - ac​

Answer 1

Answer:

i) a × (b + c)

= 8 × (5 + 2)

= 8 × 7

= 56

ii) ab - ac

= (8)(5) - (8)(2)

= (8×5) - (8×2)

= 40 - 16

= 24