Question: Tilly counts 120 stars to the east of her house and six times that number to the west. How many stars does she count total? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
First find the total number of stars she saw in the west: 120 stars * 6 = 720 stars. Then add the number she saw in the east to find the total number: 720 stars + 120 stars = 840 stars. So the answer is 840.