Question

Which of the following equations shows the correct way to apply the Commutative Property of Addition?

Answer 1

Answer:

Commutative Property of Addition: a + b = b + a

Step-by-step explanation:

The Commutative Property of Addition implies that even on changing the order of addition the final result (i.e. the sum) remains the same.

• Consider the addition of two numbers, say a and b:

a + b = b + a

Suppose a = 5 and b = 6, then:

a + b = 5 + 6 = 11

b + a = 6 + 5 = 11.

Thus, a + b = b + a.

• Consider the addition of three numbers, say a, b and c:

a + b + c= a + c + b = b + a + c = c + a + b

Suppose a = 4, b = 3 and c = 6, then:

a + b + c = 4 + 3 + 6 = 13

a + c + b = 4 + 6 + 3 = 13

b + a + c = 3 + 4 + 6 = 13

c + a + b = 6 + 4 + 3 = 13.

Thus, a + b + c= a + c + b = b + a + c = c + a + b.