Question

The steps for multiplying the linear expressions -

9z and 2/3z are shown.

What is the mathematical reasoning for Step 2?
O associative property
O commutative property
O distributive property
O simplify

Answer 1

3. Distributive Property

Answer 2

• A) associative property

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The Step 2 involves grouping of factors for easy calculation.

This is called the associative property of multiplication.

The matching choice is A.