Identify the Property Illustrated by the Statement $3 ( x + 8 ) = 3 x + 24$

question 583

Multiple Choice

Identify the property illustrated by the statement. Assume all variables represent real numbers.
- $3 ( x + 8 ) = 3 x + 24$

• A) Closure
• B) Commutative
• C) Distributive
• D) Associative

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