Aaron claims the same answer could also be found by adding either –5 3 or –3 5. what is the error in aaron’s reasoning? the commutative property is not true for addition. the negative signs were switched.

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Answer:

The negative signs are switched.

-5 + 3 = -2, whereas -3 + 5 = 2.

Hojun answered Jan 29, 2023

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