Question

use the area model to find $8 \times 26$. step 1: use place value to break apart the factor 26 into tens and ones. $26 = \boxed{20} + \boxed{60}$

Explanation:

Step1: Correct place value breakdown

$26 = 20 + 6$

Step2: Multiply by 8 separately

$8 \times 20 = 160$, $8 \times 6 = 48$

Step3: Sum the two products

$160 + 48 = 208$

Answer:

First, correct the breakdown: $26 = 20 + 6$
The final product is $208$