65x7 in distributive property

We are to express 65x7 in the distributive property.

For this to be done, we need to break down one factor into a sum of two numbers.

Choosing 65, we can express it as 60 + 5

So, in the distributive property,

65 x 7 = (60 + 5) x 7

Distribute 7

60 (7) + 5 (7)

420 + 35

455