Question

Use the distributive property to write a number model for the problem. Then solve.


Tyrell bought 2 pairs of jeans for 34.99 each and 2 T-shirts for 19.99 each. How much more did he spend on jeans than on t-shirts?

Answer 1

2(34.99+19.99)
Jeans:
2×34.99=$69.98
Shirts:
2×19.99=$39.98
He spends $30 more on jeans than shirts. Hope it help!