Question

bri thinks the expressions $3 \times (2 + 6)$ and $(3 \times 2) + 6$ have the same value. evaluate each expression to find if bri is correct. first, perform the operation inside the parentheses. $3 \times (2 + 6) = 3 \times \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate inside parentheses

First, we need to find the value inside the parentheses in the expression \(3\times(2 + 6)\). To do this, we add 2 and 6. So, \(2+6 = 8\).

Answer:

8