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Explain how knowing 1+7 helps you find the sum for 7+1

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because they both equal the same sum
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We can use the concept of commutative property of addition here. We know that the addition follow the commutative property.

The commutative property of addition is given by


a+b=b+a

It means, if we change the order, it will not affect the result.

Therefore, using above mentioned property, we can see that

1+7 = 7+1

Hence, if we know the value of 1+7, then we can easily find the value of 7+1 because both are same.

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