Which equation correctly applies the distributive property?

a) 70+2.028 = (70⋅2) + (70⋅0.02) + (70⋅0.008)

b) - 2.5⋅0.6⋅5.8=-2.5⋅5.8⋅0.6

c) (0.7⋅0.7) + (0.7⋅0.9) + (0.7⋅0.2) = 0.7⋅ (0.7+0.9+0.2)

d) - 1.5⋅ (6⋅1.25) = (-1.5⋅6) ⋅1.25

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Camryn Fernandez

10 March, 15:52

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Julianne Barron · Answer 1

I would say C because D has multiplication instead of adding in the parenthesis and I don't think that is the "basic" way

Which equation correctly applies the distributive property?a) 70+2.028 = (70⋅2) + (70⋅0.02) + (70⋅0.008) b) - 2.5⋅0.6⋅5.8=-2.5⋅5.8⋅0.6 c) (0.7⋅0.7) + (0.7⋅0.9) + (0.7⋅0.2) = 0.7⋅ (0.7+0.9+0.2) d) - 1.5⋅ (6⋅1.25) = (-1.5⋅6) ⋅1.25