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? (1 point)

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.

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? (1 point)

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.

HanAkoSolo · Answer

@ebhancoc  are you aware of what each of the properties here (distributive, associative, commutative) do/what their applications are? Once you understand this, solving this problem should become self-explanatory