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Simplifying Expressions

Question 2 • AJH Pre-Algebra A (Grade 8)

Identify the property demonstrated.4(3 + 5) = 4 • 3 + 4 • 5

Answer
A
associative property of multiplication
B
commutative property of multiplication
C
distributive property
D
identity property of multiplication

Explanation

The 4 outside the parentheses is multiplied by each number inside: 4(3 + 5) = 4 × 3 + 4 × 5. This is the distributive property, so the correct choice is the distributive property.

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