Look at the equation.

5(a + 2b) + 3c = 5a + 10b + 3c

Which property is used to simplify the equation?
Answer

associative property of addition

commutative property of addition

distributive property of addition

reflexive property of addition

Question

Look at the equation.
 
5(a + 2b) + 3c = 5a + 10b + 3c
 
Which property is used to simplify the equation?
Answer
		
associative property of addition
		
commutative property of addition
		
distributive property of addition
		
reflexive property of addition

parthkohli · Answer

Distributive property is used:

$\Large \color{purple}{\rightarrow a(x + y) = ax + ay }$

Exactly what is given in the example!

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!