Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 14 Online
OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

5(3 + 2) = 15 + 10 is an example of the associative property for addition. True False

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

i think its true

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why? Can you explain the associative property?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

not really

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The question asks "associative property for 'addition' " What property is used for 5(3 + 2)?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

oh distributive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the answer clear now?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

yes thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The associative property of addition would be (2 + 3) + 7 = 2 + (3 + 7)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!