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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which property best justifies (k+3k) +6 associative(addition), commutative(addition) symmetric, reflexive

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Remember that the associative property deals with grouping. Since your expression shows k+3k grouped together, it would be associative property of addition.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you explain the others to me in lay men term so I can understand. I understand wxactly what you were saying in associaitive\

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What others?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

commutative, symmetric, and reflexive

OpenStudy (mertsj):

The commutative property deals with order. Whenever the order is changed, you know the commutative property has been used.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

The reflexive property simply says that a number is equal to itself. Like 3=3

OpenStudy (mertsj):

The symmetric property says that is 3+1=4 then 4=3+1 In other words if two quantities are equal, it doesn't matter which side of the equal sign they are on.

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