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Which of the following correctly shows the distributive property?

A. 4(x + 5) = x + (4)(5)
B. 4(x + 5) = (4)(x) + 5
C. 4(x + 5) = 5(x + 4)
D. 4(x + 5) = (4)(x) + (4)(5)

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Answer:

D. 4(x + 5) = (4)(x) + (4)(5)

Explanation:

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

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