Which equation illustrates the commutative property of addition?

The commutative property of addition says that changing the order of the addends does not change their sum. Choice C switches 6 and 15 while keeping the same numbers: 12 + 6 + 15 = 12 + 15 + 6. Choice A shows grouping, which illustrates the associative property instead.

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