Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?
15 + (5 + 21)
Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
A.
20 + 36 (use the distributive property)
B.
36 + 20 (use the commutative property)
C.
15 + 26 (use order of operations)
D.
20 + 21 (use the associative property)
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
@GrammaticalMistake
OpenStudy (anonymous):
i put c for 1
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yeah, C is right. :)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
but i need another
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Okay. Go ahead.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
D?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Wait, I don't see the question.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
at the top
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Did you mean D for this one? The answer is C.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
d and c
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i think d id the second one
OpenStudy (anonymous):
is
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yeah, you're right, lol. I didn't know this one had multiple answers. The answer IS D and C, just like you said lol.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
:) thanks
OpenStudy (anonymous):
No problem. Sorry for the confusion. :S
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