What two simpler problem can you use to find 9x38?
To find the product of 9x38, we can break it down into two simpler problems. One way to do this is by using the distributive property.
1. Multiply 9 by 30:
- Multiply 9 by the tens place digit in 38, which is 3.
- 9 x 3 = 27.
2. Multiply 9 by 8:
- Multiply 9 by the ones place digit in 38, which is 8.
- 9 x 8 = 72.
Now, we have obtained the results of the two simpler problems:
27 (result from step 1)
+ 72 (result from step 2)
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306
Therefore, 9x38 equals 306.