SOLUTION: what is the distributive property of 171 / 9? I just cant figure it out for the quotient of 19

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Question 653474: what is the distributive property of 171 / 9? I just cant figure it out for the quotient of 19
Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think it means that 171/9 can be written as
(1) (1/9)(90 + 81)
which simplifies using multiplicative distribution to
(2) (1/9)*90 + (1/9)*81
which reduces to
(3) 10 + 9 = 19
This is a good example of a senseless question. Have a good night.