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Which statement shows the associative property of addition?

A.
If m + 3 = 18, then 18 = m + 3

B.
(u + 7) + 13 = u + (7 + 13)

C.
21 + 2y = 2y + 21

D.
3 · (5 · x) = (3 · 5) · x

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Answer:

(u + 7) + 13 = u + (7 + 13)

Explanation:

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The associative property of addition is shown in equations where the order in which the evaluation is made does not change the result, providing the numbers remain in the same order. Option B demonstrates this.

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