Question

Which algebraic property is used to rewrite 2(x + 3) as 2x + 6? (1 point)


Distributive property

Associative property

Commutative property of addition

Commutative property of multiplication

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

i think it might be B

Answer 3

Do you know what the associative property is?

Answer 4

Hmmm kinda

Answer 5

Tell me what it is :)

Answer 6

numbers are grouped. By 'grouped' we mean 'how you use parenthesis'. In other words, if you are adding or multyplying

Answer 7

Almost

2(x + 3) as 2x + 6
Does not fit the definition therefore it is not the correct answer

Answer 8

Let's go in order with your options,
Starting with A
The distributive property:
\[\huge~\rm~\bf~a(b+c)=ab+ac \]

Answer 9

So to put it in perspective
\[\huge~\rm~\bf~2(x+3)=2*x+3*2\]

Answer 10

2xX wait wat would x be would x be 3?

Answer 11

No x is just a vairble

Answer 12

wait i forgot whats a variable

Answer 13

Can I step in and help? I know the answer.. Or is this a trick question?

Answer 14

yes you can help "D

Answer 15

A variable is a letter subbed in for an unknown value.

Answer 16

oh ok

Answer 17

So, would distributive property be our answer?

Answer 18

naw

Answer 19

@pooja195 Did you ask a question you know the answer to?!

Answer 20

Try again,

If we apply that to this case:
\[\huge~\rm~\bf~2(x+3)\rightarrow 2*x+2*3 \]
Would it be right?
@Jadeishere Please go back and read the post.