Question

Which algebraic property best applies to the statement?

2(3+4)=(2x3)+(2x4)
A. commutative
B. distributive
C. Associative

Answer 1

A is the correct answer

Answer 2

B. distributive

Explanation:

The distributive property states that you can multiply each individual addend by the other term and then add the products together. This is means a(b+c)=(axb)+(axc). This property is seen in the statement above because 2 is multiplied by each addend before the products are combined.