When solving an equation, Gabrielle's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Gabrielle's first step?

Original Equation:
3(x + -3) = -1

First Step:
3x + -9= -1

1. associative property of multiplication

2. division property of equality
distributive property of multiplication over addition

3. subtraction property of equality

Amira is painting a rectangular banner 2 1/4 yards wide. the banner will have a blue background. amira has enough paint to cover 1 1/2 square yards of the wall. the school colors are blue and yellow, so amira wants to add yellow rectangles on the left and right sides of the blue rectangle. the yellow rectangles will each be 3/4 yards wide and the same height as the blue rectangle. what will be the total area of the two yellow rectangles?