Name the property illustrated.
- 7(x-3)=7 x-21
A) distributive property
B) commutative property of addition
C) associative property of multiplication
D) commutative property of multiplication

Question

Name the property illustrated.
- 7(x-3)=7 x-21 
A) distributive property
B) commutative property of addition
C) associative property of multiplication
D) commutative property of multiplication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation 7(x-3) = 7x - 21 illustrates the distributive property, which allows you to multiply a single term and two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Name the Property Illustrated