Homework Help: Math

Posted by Lisa on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 2:20pm.

A rectangular flowerpot is 20 inches long 8 inches wide and 6 inches high.

true or false

if andy fills the flowerpot 2/3 fullof potting soil the expression 2/3(20 + 8 + 6) could be used to find the amount of potting soil he needed

Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 2:23pm
Your expression will be correct if you multiply, rather than adding the dimensions.

2/3(20 * 8 * 6)
Math - Lisa, Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 2:25pm
So false?
Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 2:31pm
Yes, it's false.

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