Question

Tell which property the statement illustrates.
(x + 2) + 5 = x + (2 + 5)

Answer 1

There are three properties of addition : Associative, commutative and identity.

The associative property of addition states that : (a+b)+c = a + (b+c)

The commutative property of addition states that : a + b = b + a

The identity property of addition states that : a + 0 = a.

Therefore, the statement is illustrating the associative property of addition.

Answer 2

The given statement:

(x + 2) + 5 = x + (2 + 5)

illustrates the associative property of addition.