Using break apart and distribute strategy, Steven's work can be the following steps:
The expression is given as:
[tex]7 \times 3[/tex]
Using the break apart and distribute strategy
3 can be break into 1 + 2
So, we have:
[tex]7 \times 3 = 7 \times (1 + 2)[/tex]
Distribute
[tex]7 \times 3 = 7 \times 1 + 7 \times 2[/tex]
Simplify
[tex]7 \times 3 = 7 + 14[/tex]
[tex]7 \times 3 = 21[/tex]
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