Question

Rhett is showing his work in simplifying (−7.9 + 5.2) − 1.4.

Step 1: (5.2 − 7.9) − 1.4
Step 2: 5.2 − (7.9 + 1.4)
Step 3: 5.2 − (9.3)
Step 4: −4.1

Which statement is true?

In step 1, Rhett used the distributive property.
In step 2, Rhett used the associative property.
In step 3, Rhett used the commutative property.
In step 4, Rhett's answer is incorrect.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

B, because the Associative Property can be defined as grouping numbers differently, are moving the parentheses around if the equation uses the same operation (addition/subtraction or multiplication/addition) throughout it.