describe two different ways that you could find the product 8 times 997 using mental math. Find the product and explain why your methods work

First in your head multiply 8 by 7. this equals 56. now multiply 8 by 9 twice since there is two 9's. now you have two 72's. Add the 2's together from both 72's. now your numbers are 70, 70, 56 and 4. Add the four to your 5 which is now 96. split 96 between the 70's. not dividing just the two numbers. now you have 79, and 76. put together your numbers and your answer is 7976.