Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement. 5p + 4p = (5 + 4)p
A)associative property of addition
B)commutative property of addition
C)associative property of multiplication
D)commutative property of multiplication
E)distributive property

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The statement illustrates the distributive property, which allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis and then add the results.

Identify the Rule of Algebra Illustrated by the Statement