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Select the number property that will justify the step in the following expression.

2(5 • 17) =
(2 • 5) 17 = associative - multiplicationassociative - additioncommutative - multiplicationidentity - addition
10 • 17 = 170

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Answer:

Multiplication Associative

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the parenthesis are moved in the second one so did the equal sign.

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User Edilia
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Answer:

Multiplication Associative property. because the parenthesis move and the equation is multiplication.

Step-by-step explanation: