Justify each step in the proof of the distributive property

Last updated: 7/31/2022

Justify each step in the proof of the distributive property of multiplication over addition that follows. In this case, the two addends have a common denominator, but the operation is always possible for any rational addends by using a common denominator for the two fractions. Complete parts (a) through (e) below. (a) Identify the rule that justifies the following step in the proof. Choose the correct answer below. (b) Identify the rule that justifies the following step in the proof. Choose the correct answer below.