X = B.......x - 17 = A
x + x - 17 = 87
2x - 17 = 87
2x = 87 + 17
2x = 104
x = 104/2
x = 52........so state B has 52 electoral votes
x - 17 = A
52 - 17 = A
35 = A.....so state A has 35 electoral votes
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer: D.
Step-by-step explanation:
The distributive property is when you distribute the numbers to make solving easier. This means getting rid of the parentheses. SO your answer would either be A or D.
First add what's in the parenthesis 1/2(3)(12)
then multiply 2 and 12 to get 1/2(36)
finally divide 36 by 2 and get 13