Question

Troy and Lazetta are solving the following word problem:

Rosalie's cat weights 9.7 pounds. Her dog weighs 25.8 pounds. What is the weight of both animals
combined?
Troy sets up his problem as 9.7 + 25.8. Lazetta sets up her problem as 25.8 +9.7. Who is correct? Complete
the explanation of your answer.

Answer 1

1). 35.5

2).commutitive property of addition

3).Both

Explanation:

1). 35.5

2).commutitive property of addition

3).Both