Use the indicated property to write a new expression equal to the given one. Simplify the expression if possible.
-$3(\mathrm{r}+\mathrm{k})$; distributive
A) $r(3+k)$
B) $3 r-3 k$
C) $3 r+3 k$
D) $3 r+k$

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Using the distributive property, $a(b + c) = ab + ac$, so $3(\mathrm{r}+\mathrm{k}) = 3\mathrm{r} + 3\mathrm{k}$.

Use the Indicated Property to Write a New Expression Equal 3(r+k)3(\mathrm{r}+\mathrm{k})3(r+k)

Use the Indicated Property to Write a New Expression Equal $3(\mathrm{r}+\mathrm{k})$