Which statement illustrates the correct use of the distributive property of multiplication?
A)5(11 + 9) = 100
B)5(11 + 9) = 55 + 45
C)5(11 + 9) = 5 + (20)
D)5(11 + 9) = 55 + 9

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The distributive property of multiplication states that a(b+c)=ab+ac. In this case, 5 is being multiplied by the sum of 11 and 9, so we can distribute the 5 to each term inside the parentheses: 5(11) + 5(9) = 55 + 45. Therefore, answer choice B is the correct use of the distributive property.

Which Statement Illustrates the Correct Use of the Distributive Property