a)32-4.(8-7)
= 32 - 4.1
= 32 - 4
= 28
b)5.(12-3)-12.(5-3)
= 5.9 - 12.2
= 45 - 24
= 21
a) 32 - 4(8 - 7)
= 32 - 4.1
= 32 - 4
= 28
b) 5(12 - 3) - 12(5 - 3)
= 5.12 - 5.3 - (12.5 - 12.3)
= 5.12 - 5.3 - 12.5 + 12.3
= (5.12 - 12.5) - (5.3 - 12.3)
= 0 - 3(5 - 12)
= 0 - 3.(-7)
= 0 - (-21)
= 21