Chapter 1, Problem 3CCSR

To determine

To find: the expression $8\left(6-2\right)$ .

Answer to Problem 3CCSR

The value of expression is $32$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is $8\left(6-2\right)$ .

Calculation:

The expression is evaluated as follows:

Step1:

Use distributive property as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow 8\left(6-2\right)\\ \Rightarrow 8\cdot 6-8\cdot 2\end{array}$

Step2:

Use multiplication and subtraction properties as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow 8\cdot 6-8\cdot 2\\ \Rightarrow 48-16\\ \Rightarrow 32\end{array}$

Thus, the value of expression is $32$ .