Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement.
A)associative property of addition
B)associative property of multiplication
C)commutative property of multiplication
D)distributive property
E)commutative property of addition

Question

Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement. 
A)associative property of addition 
B)associative property of multiplication 
C)commutative property of multiplication 
D)distributive property 
E)commutative property of addition

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The distributive property states that when a number is multiplied by a sum or difference, it can be distributed to each term and added or subtracted later. This is illustrated by the statement in question.

Identify the Rule of Algebra Illustrated by the Statement