Question

given 14(2×2+x) 1. 14(2×+x+2) 2. 14 (3×+2) 3 42r+28 tell if distributive or what step each time

Answer 1

1. commutative property

exchange places between x and +2

2. Associative property

combine 2x and x

3. Distributive property

multiply the factor 14 times 3 x and by 2 respectively, removing the parenthesis (grouping symbol)