What is the term for the mathematical process illustrated by the expression 3(4+5) = 3(4)+3(5)?

a) Factoring
b) Simplification
c) Distribution
d) Expansion

Respuesta :

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

both options b and c

Answer:

c) Distribution

Step-by-step explanation:

The distributive property of multiplication over addition:

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Answer: c) Distribution