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Which of the following properties was used for 3(x + 2) = 3x + 6?

distributive property
Commutative property
Multiplicative inverse

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Answer:

infinite. no right answer

Explanation:

3x+6=3x+6

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Distributive property was used

Explanation: the three before the parentheses is distributed to the variable and number inside the parentheses. Specifically, the three is multiplied to both the x and 2 to get 3x + 6
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