13
QuizMultiple Choice

Relationships Between Quantities — Test

Question 13 • Algebra II

Which property of real numbers is shown? 3 plus open paren negative 5 plus 6 close paren is equal to open paren 3 plus negative 5 close paren plus 6

Answer
A
commutative property of addition
B
identity property of multiplication
C
commutative property of multiplication
D
associative property of addition

Explanation

The numbers stay in the same order: 3, −5, and 6. Only the grouping changes from 3 + (−5 + 6) to (3 + −5) + 6. Changing the grouping of addends is the associative property of addition.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next