Question

Sheila simplified an expression using the following steps. Which property justifies Step 3? Step 1: 5x + 4(3 + 2x) Step 2: 5x + 12 + 8x Step 3: 5x + 8x + 12 Step 4: 13x + 12 O A. Identity Property O B. Associative Property O C. Distributive Property D. Commutative Property​

Answer 1

: 5x + 4(3 + 2x)

: 5x + 12 + 8x

: 5x + 8x + 12

: 13x + 12 Distributive Property

Answer 2

distributive property

Explanation:

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