Chapter 12, Problem 28CUR

To determine

To evaluate : The value of the expression of $6\left(5.9\right)$ using the distributive property.

Answer to Problem 28CUR

Therefore, the value of the expression $6\left(5.9\right)$ is $35.4$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : Using distributive property evaluate $6\left(5.9\right)$

Concept used : A multiplication fact can be broken up into the sum or difference of two other multiplication facts like, $a\left(b-c\right)=\left(a\times b\right)-\left(a\times c\right)$ .

Calculation :

  $\begin{array}{l}6\left(5.9\right)\\ =6\left(6-0.1\right)\\ =\left(6\times 6\right)-\left(6\times 0.1\right)\\ =36-0.6\\ =35.4\end{array}$

Thus, the value of the expression $6\left(5.9\right)$ is $35.4$ .