Morris is showing his work in simplifying (−6.7 + 4.3) − 1.2.

Step 1: (4.3 − 6.7) − 1.2
Step 2: 4.3 − (6.7 + 1.2)
Step 3: 4.3 − (7.9)
Step 4: −3.6

Which statement is true? (1 point)

In step 1, Morris used the commutative property.
In step 2, Morris used the distributive property.
In step 3, Morris used the associative property.
In step 4, Morris's answer is incorrect.

Question

Morris is showing his work in simplifying (−6.7 + 4.3) − 1.2.

Step 1: (4.3 − 6.7) − 1.2
Step 2: 4.3 − (6.7 + 1.2)
Step 3: 4.3 − (7.9)
Step 4: −3.6

Which statement is true? (1 point)

In step 1, Morris used the commutative property.
In step 2, Morris used the distributive property.
In step 3, Morris used the associative property.
In step 4, Morris's answer is incorrect.

jhonyy9 · Answer

so when in an equation there are parentheses what mean this ? - this mean that in  the first step you need make the calcule inside parentheses - distribute the parentheses

@TWALKER16 please no direct answers bc. in this way never not will tech to the asker how can solve the same math problems