Needing help on an Algebra question

Question

Name the property of real numbers illustrated by the equation.

 

-4(x + 3) = -4x - 12      

 

A. Distributive Property

B. Associative  Property of Multiplication

C. Associative property of Addition

D. Commutative Property of Addition

Answer 1

Here are the four properties where a, b, and c are real numbers.  Which one does it look like?

 

Distributive Property:  a(b+c) = ab + ac, and a(b-c) = ab - ac

 

Associative Property of Multiplication: (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)

 

Associative Property of Addition: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)

 

Commutative Property of Addition:  a + b = b + a

Answer 2

It will be an A.