The property used in the problem \(-3(x+5)=−3x−15\) is the distributive property. This property states that \(a(b+c) = ab + ac\). In this case, \(-3\) is distributed to both \(x\) and \(5\).
Which property is used in the problem?
−3(x+5)=−3x−15
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The distributive property
The distributive property
The commutative property
The commutative property
The associative property
The associative property
The additive identity property
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