Tell the property used in each of the steps. One point each for each correct property.
Steps Property
3 + 4(x + 1) Given
= 3 + (4x + 4) A
= (4x + 4) + 3 B
= 4x + (4 + 3) C
= 4x + 7 D

Question

Tell the property used in each of the steps. One point each for each correct property.
Steps Property 
3 + 4(x + 1) Given 
= 3 + (4x + 4) A 
= (4x + 4) + 3 B 
= 4x + (4 + 3) C 
= 4x + 7 D

anonymous · Answer

I know A is distributive property, but i dont know the rest, please help!!

anonymous · Answer

medal for anyone who can help me

ajprincess · Answer

a+b=b+a=>commutative law
is this similar to either B or C?

anonymous · Answer

its similar to B, and A

ajprincess · Answer

so what is the property described by B?

anonymous · Answer

commutative property of addition

ajprincess · Answer

yup right:)

ajprincess · Answer

a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c=>associative law

anonymous · Answer

So im guessing c would be associative because the only thing that moves is the parentheses

ajprincess · Answer

yup it is associative:)

anonymous · Answer

What would D be though, because that's just addition

ajprincess · Answer

am really sorry. no idea abt D

anonymous · Answer

Lol, no problem your a life saver though, Thanks!!