Which could be the next step in simplifying this expression?

24 + (6 + 29)

a. 24 • 6 + 24 • 29 (use the distributive property)

b. 24 • 6 + 29 (use the associative property)

c. (24 + 6) + 29 (use the associative property)

d. 24 + 6 • 29 (use the commutative property)

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Paris Acosta

7 February, 17:12

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Desmond Duffy · Answer 1

The answer is, c. (24 + 6) + 29 (use the associative property)

Which could be the next step in simplifying this expression?24 + (6 + 29)a. 24 • 6 + 24 • 29 (use the distributive property)b. 24 • 6 + 29 (use the associative property)c. (24 + 6) + 29 (use the associative property)d. 24 + 6 • 29 (use the commutative property)