Distributing Shortcuts to Look Super Smart

The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve the multiplication problem 15 * 99 using the distributive property. The instructor breaks down the problem by expressing 99 as 100 - 1, making it easier to calculate mentally. The process involves distributing 15 across the terms and simplifying the calculation to arrive at the final answer of 1485. The tutorial emphasizes the efficiency of using the distributive property for mental math.

What is the final answer the speaker arrives at when calculating 15 * 99?

Why does the speaker express gratitude towards their brain and the distributive property?