To be able to do the problem 5(10 + 4) mentally, Zack does 50 + 20 instead of 5(14). Zack is using which of the following properties?

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To be able to do the problem 5(10 + 4) mentally, Zack does 50 + 20 instead of 5(14).

Zack is using which of the following properties?

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distributive property

Darin Kolev answered Jun 21, 2015

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Answer: The distributive property.

5(10+4)

=5*10+5*4

=50+20

=70

Chrizonline answered Jun 23, 2015

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