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For each step of the simplification of the expression, identify the operational property​

For each step of the simplification of the expression, identify the operational property-example-1
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Answer:

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Explanation:

The first step is "Given", since that is the statement of the problem. No operation is performed yet.

In the second line, the last two terms have been swapped. The commutative property lets you do that.

In the third line, the first two terms have been added.

In the last line, the two remaining terms have been added.

For each step of the simplification of the expression, identify the operational property-example-1
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