Question

Select the number property that will justify the step in the following expression.

2(5 • 17) =
(2 • 5) 17 = associative - multiplicationassociative - additioncommutative - multiplicationidentity - addition
10 • 17 = 170

Answer 1

2(5 • 17) = (2 • 5) 17

It is Associative Multiplication

Answer 2

associative property of multiplication which states :
(a * b) * c = a * (b * c)