Question

Use the associative law of addition to write an equivalent expression. (m+np)+r

Answer 1

Associativity \[(a+b)+c=a+(b+c)\]

Answer 2

i dont get it

Answer 3

- what it means is whichever 2 terms you put in the parentheses the result is the same
so for ( m + np) + r:

(m + np) + r = m + (np + r)

Answer 4

thank you