Question

Which of the following shows an application of the Distributive Property?

Responses

8(a+b)=8(a)+8(b)
8+a+b=8+b+a
8*a*b=8*(a*b)
(8+a)+b=8+(a+b)

Answer 1

The correct response that shows an application of the Distributive Property is:

**8(a+b) = 8(a) + 8(b)**

This property states that multiplying a number by a sum is the same as multiplying each addend by that number and then adding the products.