Use the distributive property to rewrite the expression and solve.

9 * 72 = 9 * (Blank space) + 9 * 2 = (Another blank space)

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Use the distributive property to rewrite the expression and solve.

 9 * 72 = 9 * (Blank space) + 9 * 2 = (Another blank space)

anonymous · Answer

I need to fill in both blank spaces, and my math book doesn't really clarify how

anonymous · Answer

$$9\times 72=9\times ?+9\times 2$$

anonymous · Answer

$$72=2\times ?$$i.e what is half of $72$?

anonymous · Answer

Oh my god sorry, my computer jammed. Half of 72 is 36. @satellite73

anonymous · Answer

ok that is the answer to the fill in the blank question

anonymous · Answer

Wait, there are two blanks, they're both 36?

anonymous · Answer

no, the last blank space is for whatever $9\times 72$ is

anonymous · Answer

that's 648

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

Alright. I have just one more question, can you help me with it? @satellite73