Question

evaluate 385*178-385*78

Answer 1

385*178-385*78
68530-30030
38500

Answer 2

Given :

evaluate 385*178-385*78

Solution:

Solving by distributive property

a(b+c) = axb + axc

a(b-c) = axb - axc

385x178 - 385x78

=> Take out 385 as it is common

=> 385 x (178-78)

=> 385 x 100

=> 38500

Distributive Property:-

• Distributive Property, also known as the distributive law of multiplication and division.

• This property tells us how to tackle the problems in the form of a(b+c).

• It is one of the most frequently used properties in math.