Question

Determine whether​ the two expressions are equivalent. If so, tell which properties are applied.

(12+10)+7 and 12+(10+12) pls help imma idiot

Answer 1

They aren’t equivalent! And you aren’t an idiot your just not sure! We all need some help sometimes it’s ok! I hope you have an amazing Valentine’s Day <3! :D

Answer 2

your not an idiot

They are not equivelent.

Explanation:

You always solve in the parenthesis first... so in the first equation we want to add 12+10 first to get 22 + 7 which is 29.

In the second equation, we add the parenthesis firt, 10 + 12=22 then add 12 to get 34. Have a good day!