what property justifies the fallowing equation? 7x+5+2x=7x+2x+5

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anonymous · Answer

Because 5+2x is the same as saying 2x+5, the equation is true.

anonymous · Answer

I meant ..
Associative Property of Multiplication ,
Commutative Property of Addition ,
Commutative Property of Multiplication ,
Distributive Property ,
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anonymous · Answer

I believe it's Commutative property of Addition.

nipunmalhotra93 · Answer

^yes it is

anonymous · Answer

thxs! i will be asking alot of questions I went from not caring about school to trying to do my best to graduate I hardly know this stuff :(

anonymous · Answer

To clear up why, let me give you some examples for the others:
Associative property of multiplication: (2*3)*4=(2*3)*4
Commutative property of multiplication: 2*3=3*2
Distributive property: 2*(3*4)=(2*3)+(2*4)

anonymous · Answer

Also, you get a medal for doing your best. <3

anonymous · Answer

thnks thnks so much my lovelys!!