Question

The statement x+y=y+x is true based on which axiom for addition

Answer 1

Commutative Property of Addition

Explanation:

The Commutative Property of Addition affirms that the order of numbers being added does not affect their sum; hence the equation:

x + y = y + x

We can try this with numbers, too:

1 + 2 = 2 + 1

= 3