Chapter 4.6, Problem 60SPR

To determine

The property used in the given statement.

Answer to Problem 60SPR

Distributive property

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given statement is:

  $\begin{array}{l}x\left(y+z\right)=a\\ xy+xz=a\end{array}$

Calculation:

According to the definition of distributive property;

  $a\left(b+c\right)=ab+ac$

Hence, the property used is distributive property.