Which is an example of the associative property?

A.
–(18 + 3) = –18 + (–3)

B.
–17 + 0 = –17

C.
(–8 + 10) + 4. = –8 + (10 + 4)

D.
–5 + 7 = 7 + (–5)

Question

Which is an example of the associative property?
 
 A.
–(18 + 3) = –18 + (–3)
 
 B.
–17 + 0 = –17
 
 C.
(–8 + 10) + 4. = –8 + (10 + 4)
 
 D.
–5 + 7 = 7 + (–5)

anonymous · Answer

Associative property switches groups so which one changes its groups?

anonymous · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy, nice job asking your first question.

anonymous · Answer

Change in groups basically means the change in the brackets. And even if change the groups,  the answer would be same at the end.

anonymous · Answer

oh ok so c right?

anonymous · Answer

Yes