b) \begin{tabular}{rl} & \( 89 x \) \\ \( \times \) & 59 \\ \hline\end{tabular}

Let’s multiply \( 89 \) by \( 59 \) step by step! First, break it down using the distributive property: \[ 89 \times 59 = 89 \times (50 + 9) = (89 \times 50) + (89 \times 9) \] Calculating \( 89 \times 50 \) gives \( 4450 \), and \( 89 \times 9 \) gives \( 801 \). Now, add those two results together: \[ 4450 + 801 = 5251 \] So, \( 89 \times 59 = 5251 \)! Another way to look at it is by using the method of partial products. First, take \( 89 \) and decompose \( 59 \): - \( 59 = 50 + 9 \) - Calculate \( 89 \times 50 = 4450 \) - Calculate \( 89 \times 9 = 801 \) - Finally, add \( 4450 + 801 = 5251 \) No matter which way you slice it, you’ve arrived at the same tasty result, \( 5251 \)! Keep practicing these strategies, and you’ll be a multiplication master in no time!