10
QuizMultiple Choice

Operations with Complex Numbers

Question 10 • Fall 24 GMS Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections A

Which property of addition is shown below?a + bi + c + di = a + c + bi + di

Answer
A
identity property
B
associative property
C
commutative property
D
inverse property

Explanation

The order of the middle terms changes from bi + c to c + bi, while the terms themselves stay the same. Changing the order of addends is the commutative property of addition, so the correct choice is commutative property.

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