Q. Which property of multiplication is shown?f⋅g+f⋅h=f⋅(g+h)Choices:(A) identity(B) distributive(C) associative(D) commutative
Identify Property: Identify the property that allows factoring out a common factor from two terms.Reasoning: We see f is common in both terms on the left side, so we factor it out.Calculation: f⋅g+f⋅h=f⋅(g+h)
Apply Property: Compare the equation with the properties of multiplication.Reasoning: The distributive property states a(b+c)=ab+ac, which matches our equation if we replace a with f, b with g, and c with h.Calculation: f(g+h)=fg+fh