Question

Which equation demonstrates the distributive property?

(A) 15 + 40 = 55
(B) 15 x 40 = 40 x 15
(C) (3 + 8)5 = 5(3 + 8)

(D) 15 + 40 = 5(3 + 8)

Answer 1

( D) bc the 5 is in front of the (3+8) showing that the distributive property is being used bc you multiply each number by 5

Answer 2

the answer is D.

Explanation:

distribute property requires you to multiply the number outside the parenthesis in everything in the parenthesis. hope this helps.