4 + (x + y) = (4 + x) + y is an example of which algebraic property?

A) Distributive Property
B) Associative Property of Addition
C) Commutative Property of Addition
D) Symmetric Property

Question

4 + (x + y) = (4 + x) + y is an example of which algebraic property?

A) Distributive Property
B) Associative Property of Addition
C) Commutative Property of Addition
D) Symmetric Property

anonymous · Answer

B)

anonymous · Answer

@robtobey are you sure because i thought it would have been commutative property of addition.

anonymous · Answer

http://www.crewtonramoneshouseofmath.com/Associative-Property-Of-Addition.html

anonymous · Answer

@robtobey thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

I used a google search for clarification.  You might be surprised at the amount of math information available on the net through google.

Thank you for the medal.

anonymous · Answer

@robtobey your welcome, and thanks for the math help :)

directrix · Answer

@robtobey OpenStudy values the Learning process - not the ‘Give you an answer’ process •Don’t post only answers - guide the asker to a solution. http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct