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If a, b, and c are rational numbers,then which property is shown by the expression a × (b + c) = a × b + a ×c?

a) Distributive property of multiplication over addition

b) Associative property of multiplication

c) Commutative property of addition

d) Existence of additive inverse

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  • R T
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    A) Distributive

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  • 8 years ago

    Distributive.

    Source(s): Learn these basic principles no matter what. Necessary for every level of math and some basic stuff you might do in your own life.
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