Question

Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?

27 + (3 + 41)



Choose exactly two answers that are correct.














A.

27 + 44 (use order of operations)











B.

30 + 68 (use the distributive property)











C.

30 + 41 (use the associative property)











D.

68 + 30 (use the commutative property

Answer 1

`Associative\ property:a +(b+c)=(a+b)+c\\\\27+(3+41)=(27+3)+41=30+41=71\leftarrow\boxed{C}`

Answer 2

The correct answer is A and C. In PEMDAS, parenthesis are the first things that need to be simplified. And the associative property states a (b + c) = (a + b) + c. And you can also add up the numbers in the answer choice to make sure :)