Question

What is the algebraic property of the equation?

(5x) + 14 = 14 + (5x)

A. Commutative Property of Addition
B. Commutative Property of Multiplication
C. Associative Property of Addition
D. Associative Property of Multiplication

Answer 1

@mkbwashere in the equation, are we adding or multiplying?

Answer 2

That is where I am confused. There is multiplication and addition and I'm not sure which it is asking for.

Answer 3

If you have, 2+3
what it is? multiplication or addition?

Answer 4

Addition.
In this equation, it consists of both addition and multiplication.

Answer 5

but if you see they are focussing on addition part, the orders of operands is being reversed. What i should be?

Answer 6

Oh, I see. So Associative Property of Addition? Because they want me to add the product of 5x and 14?

Answer 7

No, Commutative. My apologies.

Answer 8

yes,
A+B=B+A
commutative property of additions

Answer 9

Thank you! xx

Answer 10

:D