The expression is 823
= 8(20 + 3) (Write 23 as the sum of 20 and 3)
= 820 + 83 (Distribute 8)
= 160 + 24 (Multiply: 820 = 160 and 83 = 24)
= 184 (Add: 160 + 24 = 184)
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