Question

Which expression correctly represents the product 12(8 + 5) after

applying the distributive property?
A) (12x14)
B) (12x8) + 5
C) 8+(12x5)
D) (12 x 8) + (12 x 5)

Answer 1

D) (12 x 8)+(12 x 5)

Answer 2

D) (12 × 8) + (12 × 5)

Explanation:

The distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

We have 12(8 + 5).

Use the distributive property:

12(8 + 5) = (12)(8) + (12)(5) = (12 × 8) + (12 × 5)