C. a (2, 1)
b (5, 3)
c (4, -1)
The associative property states that you can add or multiply regardless
of how the numbers are grouped. By 'grouped' we mean 'how you use
parenthesis'. In other words, if you are adding or multiplying it does
not matter where you put the parenthesis. Add some parenthesis any where
you like!.
