I know this shows the solution, but I would still like an explanation so I can understand exactly what is happening and the main point of the question, thank you! Please explain the solution using your own notes/words ^_^

2 : [40 pts] MIPS Coding a) [10 points] The original MIPS processor did not support multiplication; compilers were expected to break down multiplication and division into simpler operations. Even on newer MIPS processors (that have the MUL instruction), compilers sometimes still do this to improve performance Consider the following C function int foo (int x) return x*257; Write the corresponding MIPS assembly code below. You may not use any form of MUL. Your answer should use as few a number of instructions as possible foo : # x (256 + 1) #x256 + 1 #