Question

3 + a = y is the same as y = 3 + a. This is an example of which algebraic property?

Distributive Property

Associative Property of Addition

Commutative Property of Addition

Symmetric Property

Answer 1

Symmetric Property

Answer 2

commutative property is it not?

Answer 3

@redshift no...because the commutative property states that the order doesn't matter
a+b=c
b+a=c
3+a = y
a+3 = y

The symmetric property states that if a=b then b=a
thus,
3+a=y
y=3+a

Answer 4

Thanks