Question

Morris is showing his work in simplifying (−6.7 + 4.3) − 1.2.

Step 1: (4.3 − 6.7) − 1.2
Step 2: 4.3 − (6.7 + 1.2)
Step 3: 4.3 − (7.9)
Step 4: −3.6

Which statement is true?

In step 1, Morris used the commutative property.

In step 2, Morris used the distributive property.

In step 3, Morris used the associative property.

In step 4, Morris's answer is incorrect.

Answer 1

hey you're still stuck with these problems...

Answer 2

yea :(

Answer 3

Is the ansswer step 1.

Answer 4

Yes!

Answer 5

yay!

Answer 6

good job!! all other options have incorrect reasoning.. only option1 is true

Answer 7

hold on, i have a couple more questions! :)

Answer 8

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