Chapter 1.4, Problem 4P

Name the property that each statement illustrates.

$3\cdot (-1\cdot p)=3\cdot (-p)$

To determine

To name: the property that the statement $3\cdot \left(-1\cdot p\right)=3\cdot \left(-p\right)$ illustrates.

Answer to Problem 4P

Multiplicative identity property

Explanation of Solution

Given The expression: $3\cdot \left(-1\cdot p\right)=3\cdot \left(-p\right)$

Multiplicative identity property: 1 is the multiplicative identity

  $a\cdot 1=1\cdot a=a$

This property is used here,

  $1\cdot p=p$