Jakob is asked to simplify the expression - 3a + 4b + 5a + (-7b). He writes: - 3a + 4b + 5a + (-7b) = - 3a + 5a + 4b + (-7b). Which property allows him to do this?

the associative property

the commutative property

the distributive property

the additive identity property

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Jaylin Hall

1 July, 21:52

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Steven Kelley · Answer 1

The Commutative Properties = states that when two numbers are being added, their order can be changed without affecting the sum.

Haylie Mathews · Answer 2

Commutative property is 100% correct.

Jakob is asked to simplify the expression - 3a + 4b + 5a + (-7b). He writes: - 3a + 4b + 5a + (-7b) = - 3a + 5a + 4b + (-7b). Which property allows him to do this?the associative propertythe commutative propertythe distributive propertythe additive identity property