3 + a + b = a + 3 + b is an example of which algebraic property?

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anonymous · Answer

The multiplication property! equality! :D I had my book opened on that page!

anonymous · Answer

sorry, OF, not !

anonymous · Answer

how is it multiplication if its adding?

lgbasallote · Answer

hint: you're changing orders

phi · Answer

ask yourself, what is different between the left and right side?

anonymous · Answer

these are my options:
 Distributive Property 

 Associative Property of Addition 

 Commutative Property of Addition 

 Symmetric Property

anonymous · Answer

im thinking its the Commutative Property of Addition.

phi · Answer

See http://www.mathematicsdictionary.com/english/vmd/full/c/mutativepropertyofaddition.htm

anonymous · Answer

Well, my book was of coarse made in 2000, I doubt they changed the names though >.< im probably wrong.

anonymous · Answer

lol....coarse....

phi · Answer

It is commute Definition #2 in http://www.synonyms.net/synonym/commute

anonymous · Answer

How did u figure that out?

anonymous · Answer

BLLLAARRG! I was thinking of the formula to solve it, oh, it was the definition! THE DEFINITION!!!!.....not the beeeeees!

phi · Answer

You don't. You memorize it, because it is a definition. Like the first time you see a dog, how do you know it is called "dog". Someone tells you.
Commute means change the order

anonymous · Answer

Oh. Okay Thanks! I get it now!

anonymous · Answer

Commutative property