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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use number properties to simplify the following expression, -5 + (5 + 3). Show each step in simplifying the expression and explain which property you used in each step.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would start with associative property of addition... (grouping doesn't matter with addition) (-5 + 5) + 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which property would deal with those 5's?

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