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According to the distributive property, a(5 + b) = A) 5a + b Eliminate B) 5a + ab C) a (b + 5) D) 5 (a + b)

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Distributive property tells, a(b + c) = ab + bc

So, it would be: a(5 + b) = 5a + ab

In short, Your Answer is Option B

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a(b+c)=ab+ac
a(5+b)=a(5)+a(b)=5a+ab


B is answer
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