The Name of a Property Is Given Followed by Part

question 49

Multiple Choice

The name of a property is given followed by part of an equation. Complete the equation to the right of the equal sign to
illustrate the given property.
-5(a + b + 9) = distributive property

• A) 5a + 5b + 9
• B) 5a + b + 9
• C) (a + b + 9)5
• D) 5a + 5b + 45

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, holding all else constant.

Highly Inelastic

Describes a situation where demand or supply shows little to no response to changes in price, often due to the lack of close substitutes.

Highly Elastic

Describes a market situation where demand or supply of a good or service is very sensitive to changes in price.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of specific goods and services, such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol.