Question

Which property justifies the statement below?

5 (x + 7) = 5x + 35
A. Associative Property
B. Transitive Property
C. Distributive Property
D. Commutative Property

What’s the answer I need help guys

Answer 1

Answer: C . Distributive property.

Explanation:

5(x + 7) = 5x + 35

You distribute 5(x+7) to get 5x + 35.

5* x = 5x

5*7 = 35

If you add them you get 5x + 35

Answer 2

C, the distributive property