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Which is an example of the opposite of a sum property?

A.
–17 + 32 = 32 + (–17)

B.
–26 + (4 + 8) = (–26 + 4) + 8

C.
–5(6 + 3) = –5(6) + –5(3)

D.
–(–17 + 5) = 17 + (–5)

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I really need help  with this
Which is an example of the opposite of a sum property?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 –17 + 32 = 32 + (–17)   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 –26 + (4 + 8) = (–26 + 4) + 8   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 –5(6 + 3) = –5(6) + –5(3)   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 –(–17 + 5) = 17 + (–5)

anonymous · Answer

"opposite of a sum property" In other words, subtraction. A is the answer. The reason is because you can take -17 and +32 and swamp them to look like 32 - 17. The other side of answer A is 32 + (-17), which simplified is 32 - 17. So the answer is A because it is opposite the sum property.

anonymous · Answer

you explain in so much better than the lesson it isn't even funny. in fact the lesson doesn't explain it at all @AnyTipzWouldHelp

anonymous · Answer

Lol thanks.

anonymous · Answer

it was d @AnyTipzWouldHelp