2 + (a + b) = (2 + a) + b is an example of which algebraic property?

Distributive Property

Associative Property of Addition

Commutative Property of Addition

Symmetric Property

Question

2 + (a + b) = (2 + a) + b is an example of which algebraic property?

 Distributive Property

 Associative Property of Addition

 Commutative Property of Addition

 Symmetric Property

hero · Answer

Hint: It's the case that involves shifting parentheses

anonymous · Answer

ty!!

hero · Answer

Did you figure out which is the correct answer choice?

skullpatrol · Answer

When you add or multiply any three real numbers

the grouping (or association) of the numbers 

does not affect the result.

hero · Answer

face palm @skullpatrol

skullpatrol · Answer

Actually it is a property of real numbers.

hero · Answer

@skullpatrol, she already figured out the correct answer, without your giving answers