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Collin states that 8+(16+9)=(8+16)+9 is always true. which of the following properties would prove Collin is correct?

Transitive Property
Associative Property of Multiplication
Associative Property of Addition
Commutative Property of Addition

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Answer: Associative Property of Addition

The property states:

(a+b)+c=a+(b+c)

Thus, (8+16)+9=8+(16+9) via the associative property of addition.
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