Hector must find the sum of 50+83+50 by using mental math. Which property allows Hector to simplify the equation to 50+83+50 and

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3 years ago

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find an equivalent sum? associative property
commutative property
distributive property
identity property

2 answers:

GenaCL600 [577] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-26T10:51:14+03:00

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I'm pretty sure it's commutative.

Soloha48 [4] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-26T12:58:10+03:00

Answer: Commutative property

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the commutative property of addition says that two numbers can be added in either order.

i.e. For any arbitrary number a and b,

$a+b=b+a$

The given sum: $50+83+50$

Using commutative property of addition, we have

Then, $(50+83)+50=(83+50)+50=83+50+50=83+100=183$

Hence, commutative property of addition allows Hector to simplify the equation to 50+83+50 and find an equivalent sum.