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Which of the following statements correctly uses the distributive property?

0-3(12+5)= -3(12) - (-3)(5)
719 - 8) = 719) - 8
-2(15 - 3) = -2(15) + (-2)(3)
91-7+6) = 9(-7) + 9(6)

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Answer:

d) 9(-7+6) = 9(-7) + 9(6) is the correct use of Distributive Property.

Explanation:

Distributive Property states that form any three expressions A, B and C

1. A( B -C) = AB - AC

2. A (B + C ) = AB + AC

Now, here

a) 0-3(12+5)= -3(12) - (-3)(5)

Solving Left side by distributive property, we get

0-3(12+5) = -3(12) + (-3)(5)

and -3(12) + (-3)(5) ≠ Right Side -3(12) - (-3)(5)

⇒NO CORRECT USE OF DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

b) 7(19 - 8) = 7(19) - 8

Solving Left side by distributive property, we get

7(19 - 8) = 7(19) - 7(8)

and 7(19) - 7(8) ≠ Right Side 7(19) - 8

⇒NO CORRECT USE OF DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

c) -2(15 - 3) = -2(15) + (-2)(3)

Solving Left side by distributive property, we get

-2(15 - 3) = -2(15) - (-2)(3)

and -2(15) - (-2)(3) ≠ Right Side -2(15) + (-2)(3)

⇒NO CORRECT USE OF DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

d) 9(-7+6) = 9(-7) + 9(6)

Solving Left side by distributive property, we get

9(-7+6) = 9(-7) + 9(6)

and 9(-7) + 9(6) = Right Side 9(-7) + 9(6)

⇒ CORRECT USE OF DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

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