Question

Which of the following best illustrates the commutative property of addition?

a. 8 + (7 + 3) = (8 + 7) + 3

b. 8(7 + 3) = 8(7) + 8(3)

c. (8 + 7) + 3 = 3 + (8 + 7)

d. 8 + (7 + 3) = (8 + 7) + (8 + 3) − 8

e. 8 + (7 + 3) = 8 + (7 + 3

Answer 1

c

(8 + 7) + 3 = 3 + (8 + 7

Explanation:

Answer 2

. 8 + (7 + 3) = (8 + 7) + 3

Explanation:

commutative property of addition

a(b+c)=(a+b)+c