Which property of the real numbers is illustrated by the following statement? -19 × (17 + 8) = -19(17) + (-19)(8)
A) Commutative property of multiplication
B) Closure property of multiplication
C) Distributive property
D) Associative property of addition

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The statement illustrates the distributive property, which states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Which Property of the Real Numbers Is Illustrated by the Following