Question

Which properties were used to simplify the following expression? Select all that apply.

4 + 3(9 + 2)
4 + (3 × 9) + (3 × 2)
4 + 27 + 6
4 + 6 + 27
10 + 27
37

associative property of addition
associative property of multiplication
commutative property of addition
commutative property of multiplication
distributive property
identity property of addition
identity property of multiplication

Answer 1

it is being distributed

explanation:

4 + 3(9 + 2)

4 + (3 × 9) + (3 × 2)

4 + 27 + 6

4 + 6 + 27

10 + 27

37

Answer 2

4 + 3(9 + 2)

4 + (3 * 9) + (3 * 2) is being distributed

Answer:

distributive property