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Larry claims,( 14+12) x(8+12) and (14x12) +(8x12) are equivalent because they have the same digits and the same operations. Is Larry correct? Explain your thinking

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carlos2112

Answer:

No, he isn´t

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's do the math in order to check if what larry says is true:

[tex](14+12)*(8+12)=(14*12)+(8*12)[/tex]

[tex](26)*(20)=(168)+(96)[/tex]

[tex]520=264[/tex]  This is false because [tex]520\neq 264[/tex]

Hence, he isn't correct