Which property is illustrated by the statement?
(3+2.8) + 5 = 3 +(2.8 +5)

A) Commutative Property of Addition
B) Commutative Property of Multiplication
C) Inverse Property of Multiplication
D) Associative Property of Addition

Question

Which property is illustrated by the statement?
(3+2.8) + 5 = 3 +(2.8 +5)

A) Commutative Property of Addition
B) Commutative Property of Multiplication
C) Inverse Property of Multiplication 
D) Associative Property of Addition

displayerror · Answer

Here you're grouping different terms together (you can think of this as "associating" different terms together. http://www.purplemath.com/modules/numbprop.htm in case you want to learn more.

anonymous · Answer

Oh I gotcha THX !