Which of the following numbers should go in the space to make the equation true?

(4x2) x (6-3) = 4x______x2

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Also an explanation on how to figure a problem like this out please thanks.

Question

Which of the following numbers should go in the space to make the equation true? 

(4x2) x (6-3) = 4x______x2 

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Also an explanation on how to figure a problem like this out please thanks.

lgbasallote · Answer

what do you see as common in (4x2) x (6-3) and 4x______x2

anonymous · Answer

with the exception of the 3 all the numbers are even?

lgbasallote · Answer

think moree simply....just tell me what you *see* as common

anonymous · Answer

I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be seeing is it that they're all with the exception of 6-3 multiplication problems or is there some sort of pattern that I'm missing?

lgbasallote · Answer

correct...it's missing 6-3

lgbasallote · Answer

so what is 6 - 3 equal to?

anonymous · Answer

3! got ya! thanks so much

lgbasallote · Answer

haha welcome ^_^