Question

Jim is showing his work in simplifying (−8.5 + 6.1) − 1.3.

Step 1: (6.1 − 8.5) − 1.3
Step 2: 6.1 − (8.5 + 1.3)
Step 3: 6.1 − (9.8)
Step 4: 1.1

Which statement is true?

In step 1, Jim used the associative property.

In step 2, Jim used the distributive property.

In step 3, Jim used the commutative property.

In step 4, Jim's answer is incorrect.