Question

Which equations show the associative property?

Select each correct answer.

A. 0.75+(−1.25+(−0.33))=(0.75+(−1.25))+(−0.33)
B. 2.16+(−6.7+(−9.23))=2.16+(−9.23+(−6.7))
C. (−3.45+(−0.12))+(−5.8)=−(3.45+0.12)+(−5.8)
D. (−4.6+(−2.1))+3.1=−4.6+(−2.1+3.1)

Answer 1

The associative property states that you can add or multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped. From the choices listed above, I believe the correct answer is option A,  0.75+(−1.25+(−0.33))=(0.75+(−1.25))+(−0.33). Hope this answers the question.