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Which equation shows the distributive property of multiplication over addition?

Class 7Properties of IntegersIntegers

A $5 \times (3 + 2) = 5 \times 3 + 5 \times 2$
B $5 + (3 + 2) = (5 + 3) + 2$
C $5 \times 3 = 3 \times 5$
D5 + 0 = 5

Step-by-Step Solution

The distributive property says a

x (b + c) = a x b + a x c

. Only the first option follows this form.

Answer: A)

5 \times (3 + 2) = 5 \times 3 + 5 \times 2

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