decimal algebra

[bitter panther]

I’m having a hard time figuring out how to solve 45x1.35

[floral coral]

1. Wait patiently for a helper to come along.
2. Once someone helps you, say thank you and close the thread with:

+close

3. Feel free to nominate the person for helper of the week in #helper-nominations

[unborn heart]

Split it up

45 x 1.35

= 45 x 1 + 45 x 0.3 + 45 x 0.05

[bitter panther]

Remember how multiplication is repeated addition

45*2 = 45 + 45, 45 * 3 = 45 + 45 + 45

45*1.35 is 45 + 0.35(45)

basically what doated is saying