Question

Simplify the expression. Explain each step. 3+(b+8)= 3+(8+b)

Answer 1

3+(b+8)=3+(8+b) 3b+24=24+3b. Combine like terms like 3b+3b=6b. 6b+48 divide both sides by 6. b=8

Answer 2

you are using the commutative property of addition

It means that you can switch them around