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Which of the following is an example of the commutative property?

A (a + b) + c = (b + a) + c
B (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
C a(b + c) = ab + ac

User Kingsly
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Answer:

A. (a + b) + c = (b + a) + c

Explanation:

took the test and itt was correct

User Curieux
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Commutative property refers to moving stuff around
For example:

The rule for addition is "a + b = b + a"
Substitute in numbers it would be (this is just an example)

2+3=3+2

It basically just moved the numbers around.

For multiplication it would be:

"ab = ba"
Substitute in numbers would be:

"2×3 = 3×2"

So... I think i'd probably Say A

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