without knowing step 4, it's hard to say. Both distributive and associative properties are expressed.
I doubt very much that it is a fact, as it's just an expression, with no assertion that it is true.
Indicate which property is illustrated in Step 5.
Step 5: =(4+4)x+(9+9)
A. arithmetic fact
B. associative
C. distributive
D. commutative
i think it's a, but not sure
2 answers
12+(-12+9x)-3x+5