8 × 51 = 8 × ( 50 + 1 ) = 8 × 50 + 8 × 1 = 400 + 8 = 408
Using the distributive property, we can break down the calculation of 8 × 51 into simpler parts. By rewriting 51 as 50 + 1, we find that 8 × 51 equals 400 + 8, resulting in a total of 408. Thus, 8 × 51 = 408.
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