7.
Look at the equation.

4a + (3b + a) = (4a + 3b) + a

Which property is used to simplify the equation? (6 points)

Associative Property of Addition
Commutative Property of Addition
Distributive Property of Addition
Reflexive Property of Addition

Question

7.  
Look at the equation.

4a + (3b + a) = (4a + 3b) + a

Which property is used to simplify the equation?  (6 points)

    Associative Property of Addition
    Commutative Property of Addition
    Distributive Property of Addition
    Reflexive Property of Addition

anonymous · Answer

because this relates something about grouping, it's associative

anonymous · Answer

you can look at the grouping and tell that it is associative property.