Question

which expression is equivalent to 16 + 12? answer ○(4)(4)+2 ○(2)(8)+12 ○(4)(3)+4 ○(4)(4)+8

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate 16 + 12

$16+12 = 28$

Step2: Calculate (4)(4)+2

First, calculate $(4)(4)=16$, then $16 + 2=18$

Step3: Calculate (2)(8)+12

First, calculate $(2)(8) = 16$, then $16+12=28$

Step4: Calculate (4)(3)+4

First, calculate $(4)(3)=12$, then $12 + 4=16$

Step5: Calculate (4)(4)+8

First, calculate $(4)(4)=16$, then $16+8=24$

Answer:

(2)(8)+12