Question

What expression would be easier to simplify if you use the associative property to change the grouping?

A.[(-0.2)+(-0.6)]+1.7
B.(2+5/2)+(-1/2)
C.(60+40)+(-27)
D.6+[4/9+(-2/9)]

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

2+5/2 is hard to add since first you have to make 2 into a fraction with the denominator 2. If you use the associative property, you can just easily combine -1/2 and 5/2 without any converting into fractions