Question

Which statement is true about the expression 12 minus 7 + 3? The expression is equivalent to 12 minus (7 + 3) because of the associative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (negative 7) because of the associative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 minus 3 + 7 because of the commutative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (negative 7) because of the commutative property.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Expression is equivalent to 12+3+ negative 7

Step-by-step explanation:

When you sub tract something for example 5-3 the three can be looked at as a negative number. 5-3=2 but 5+ (-3)=2 as well

Answer 2

Answer:

The last option

Step-by-step explanation:

12 - 7 + 3 (= 5 + 3 = 8).

This equals 12 + 3 + (- 7) (= 15 - 7 = 8 ) due to the commutative property.