Respuesta :
Answer:
Step 3 is [tex]=164 + 3.28[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Yuuma applied the steps below to find the product of (–10.2)(–16.4).
To find : Which expression correctly fills in the blank in Step 3?
Solution :
The given expression is [tex](-10.2)(-16.4)[/tex]
Step 1 : Write the expression,
[tex](-10.2)(-16.4) = (-16.4)(-10.2)[/tex]
Step 2: Distribute 10.2 into two parts 10+0.2
[tex]=(-16.4)(-10) + (-16.4)(-0.2)[/tex]
Step 3: Simplify the multiplication,
[tex]=164 + 3.28[/tex]
Step 4: Add the terms
[tex]=167.28[/tex]
Therefore, Step 3 is [tex]=164 + 3.28[/tex]