Question

Choose which equation(s) demonstrate the Distributive Property:

A) 4(x + 8) = (x +8)4
B) -3(x +1) = -3x - 3
C) 3+ (x + 4) = (3+x) + 4
D) 6n - 6 = 6(n - 1)

Answer 1

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The distributive property is when you multiply a number outside the parentheses by each term inside. We see this demonstrated in answer D) 6n-6=6(n-1).

6(n-1) can be undistributed. 6(n)=6n and 6(-1)=-6, giving us 6n-6, which is still equal to 6(n-1).

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