Question

Which equation demonstrates the distributive property?

A)
20 + 36 = 56


B)
20 x 36 = 36 x 20


C)
20 + 36 = 4(5 + 9)


D)
(5 + 9)4 = 4(5 + 9)

Answer 1

Answer: c

Step-by-step explanation: 20 + 36 = 36 x 20

Answer 2

C) 20 + 36 = 4(5 + 9)

Explanation:

The distributive property:

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Therefore your answer is C)

4(5 + 9) = (4)(5) + (4)(9) = 20 + 36