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Find \(18 \times 6\) in two different ways.
Method 1: Break \(18\) into \(10 + 8\).
Method 2: Start with \(20 \times 6\), and then subtract the extra amount.
Hints
- Use the distributive property to break a factor into easier parts.
- When you begin with a factor that is too large, subtract the product for the extra part.
- How much greater is \(20\) than \(18\)?
Solution
1. Method 1: Use the distributive property. \(10 \times 6 = 60\) and \(8 \times 6 = 48\). Then \(60 + 48 = 108\).
2. Method 2: Use a nearby multiple of ten. \(20 \times 6 = 120\). The extra amount is \(2 \times 6 = 12\), so \(120 - 12 = 108\).
Answer
Method 1: \(10 \times 6 + 8 \times 6 = 60 + 48 = 108\)
Method 2: \(20 \times 6 - 2 \times 6 = 120 - 12 = 108\)
