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)

Group of answer choices

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)

Group of answer choices

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.

jhonyy9 · Answer

any idea about this ?

Mercury · Answer

old question, answering so this can be closed

in step 2, he moved the parentheses (he also adjusted the signs so the value of the expression wouldn't change). this is the associative property.