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3(a + b) = 3a + 3b is an example of which algebraic property?

Distributive Property

Associative Property of Addition

Commutative Property of Addition

Symmetric Property

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The correct answer is Distributive Property. The Distributive Property states that the multiplication of one number by one addition is equal to the addition of the multiplications of said number by each of the addends.
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3(a + b) = 3a + 3b is the distributive property.
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