SOLUTION: Select the correct reasons for statements 1 and 3 to complete the proof. Prove: 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 25x. 1. 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 3x + 2 • 11 • x 1. ? 2. 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 3x +

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Question 905086: Select the correct reasons for statements 1 and 3 to complete the proof.

Prove: 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 25x.
1. 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 3x + 2 • 11 • x 1. ?
2. 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 3x + 22x 2. Multiplication
3. 3x + 2 • x • 11 = 25x 3. ?




A.

Commutative Property of Addition, Addition


B.

Commutative Property of Multiplication, Addition


C.

Associative Property of Multiplication, Addition


D.

Commutative Property of Multiplication, Multiplication

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are using the Commutative Property of Multiplication for step 1

and adding like terms for step 3

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