Question

2 + (x + y) = (2 + x) + y is an example of which algebraic property?

Answer 1

associative

Answer 2

lol .... which properties do you know of?

Answer 3

more specifically the associative property of addition

Answer 4

there are basically 5 properties to compare it against ... right?

Answer 5

ya

Answer 6

would it be the distributive property?

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

good, then 4 more to go :)

Answer 9

it tends to be a toss up between commutative and associative when you first start learning; those tend to look the most alike

Answer 10

commuting changes places; regrouping is associative (making new friends)

Answer 11

assosciative has parenthesis that move.

Answer 12

okay thank you :)