Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?

(18 + 23) + 7

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.

A.
41 + 7 (use order of operations)

B.
18 + 30 (use the associative property)

C.
30 + 25 (use the commutative property)

D.
25 + 30 (use the distributive property)

Question

Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?
 
(18 + 23) + 7
 
Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
 
 A.
41 + 7 (use order of operations)
 
 B.
18 + 30 (use the associative property)
 
 C.
30 + 25 (use the commutative property)
 
 D.
25 + 30 (use the distributive property)

pinklion23 · Answer

what do you think it is

anonymous · Answer

HERE is what i got: http://www.cymath.com/answer.php?q=(18%2B23)%2B7

pinklion23 · Answer

yes your are right but we have to help her understand what the answers are :)

anonymous · Answer

i get that, that is why i gave her that website

pinklion23 · Answer

ok well lets see what she thinks :)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks but honestly, I just figured out the answer and forgot that the question was still up hehe. I may or may not have more questions. Thanks though!

pinklion23 · Answer

so you know that A and B are right then