Use the commutative property to identify which expression is equal to (3+4) x9

A) 9 x ( 3 + 4 )
B) 3 x 9 + 4 x 9
C) 3 + ( 4 x 9 )
D) ( 3 + 4 x 9 )

Given: jk ||lm prove: _2 = 27 statement justification 1. jk ||lm 1. given 2.26 = 27 3.22 = 26 2. 3. 4. _2 = 27 4. corresponding angles theorem transitive property of equality vertical angles theorem substitution property of equality