SOLUTION: The statement x(y+z) = xy + yz is an example of what type of property or equality? Thanks for your help.

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Question 236863: The statement x(y+z) = xy + yz is an example of what type of property or equality?
Thanks for your help.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Earlsdon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a demonstration of the distributive property.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%28y%2Bz%29+=+xy%2Byz??? I don't know what is demonstrated by this!
Perhaps you meant to write:
x%28y%2Bz%29+=+xy%2Bxz ?
If so, then this demonstrates the distibutive property.