Use the Distributive Property to Rewrite the Sum or Difference $2 c + 7 c$

question 270

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to rewrite the sum or difference as a product. Simplify the answer if possible.
- $2 c + 7 c$

• A) \(9 \mathrm { c }\)
• B) \(- 5 c\)
• C) \(5 \mathrm { c }\)
• D) \(14 \mathrm { c }\)

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