Identify the Rule of Algebra Illustrated by the Statement

question 96

Multiple Choice

Identify the rule of algebra illustrated by the statement. -9r - 3r = (-9 - 3) r

• A)associative property of addition
• B)commutative property of addition
• C)associative property of multiplication
• D)commutative property of multiplication
• E)distributive property

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