Question

8 x 3 + 2 x 6 is greater than, less than or equal to 60 divided by 5 x 3

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( 8 \times 3 + 2 \times 6 \) and compare it to \( \frac{60}{5} \times 3 \), let's calculate each side separately.

First, calculate the left side:
\[
8 \times 3 = 24
\]
\[
2 \times 6 = 12
\]
Adding those results together:
\[
24 + 12 = 36
\]

Now, calculate the right side:
First, calculate \( \frac{60}{5} \):
\[
\frac{60}{5} = 12
\]
Then, multiply by 3:
\[
12 \times 3 = 36
\]

Now we can compare the two results:
- Left side: \( 36 \)
- Right side: \( 36 \)

Thus, we have:
\[
36 = 36
\]

Therefore, \( 8 \times 3 + 2 \times 6 \) is equal to \( \frac{60}{5} \times 3 \).