Question

Which expression would be easier to simplify if you used the associative

Answer 1

Answer:

A . 0.85 + (0.15 +(-3)) = -2

B . [(-3)+(-3)]+(-3) = - 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Explanation:-

Associative  property with addition

(a+(b+c)) = (a+b) + c

A)

Given 0.85 + (0.15 +(-3)) = (0.85 +0.15)+(-3)

                                       = 1 - 3

                                       = -2

B)  Given [(-3)+(-3)]+(-3) = ( (-3)+[( -3)+(-3))]

                                     = ( -3 +[-3-3]

                                    =  -3 -6

                                    = -9

Final answer:-

A . 0.85 + (0.15 +(-3)) = -2

B . [(-3)+(-3)]+(-3) = - 9