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Which property is used in the problem below?

2(x+4) = 2x + 8
the associative property
the commutative property
the distributive property
the additive identity property

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Answer: The Distributive Property

Explanation:

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Answer:

Distributive Property

Explanation:

2(x+4) = 2x + 8

2x + 2(4) = 2x + 8

2x + 8 = 2x + 8

Henceforth, distributive property

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