Question

According to the commutative property of multiplication, which expression is equivalent to (3 + 7)(-2)?
A. -2(3 + 7)
B. 3(7 – 2)
c. (3 + 7)(-2)
D. 3 + 7 – 2

Answer 1

The commutative property of multiplication has to do with order.

Which option above flips the order of (3 + 7) and (-2) so that the (-2) is first and the
(3 + 7) is second? @~Jess

Answer 2

That's what I thought but I wasn't sure. Thanks :)

Answer 3

So, which option do you think is correct? @~Jess

Answer 4

A

Answer 5

Yes, that is what I got.

Answer 6

:) Thanks

Answer 7

You're welcome.