Question

a − 2b + 2a = a + 2a − 2b

Which property is used to simplify the equation?
Answer
associative property of addition
commutative property of addition
distributive property of addition
reflexive property of addition

Answer 1

When trying to figure out which property is used, a good first step is to examine the order of the terms. Is the order has been changed, it is always the commutative property.

Answer 2

not distributive?

Answer 3

Just what I said. I was not toying with you.

Answer 4

a(b+c) = ab + bc ..this is distributive

Answer 5

i mean ab + ac..

Answer 6

sorry i didn't mean to doubt... i was just wonderin y