-2-(+7) is the same thing at -2-7 which is -9
is the same thing as 
which is 
or 
Last but not least the last one is the Associative Property based on definition listed below :)
Associative Property:<span> When three or more numbers are added, the sum is the same regardless of the grouping of the addends. For example (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)</span>
Last but not least the last one is the Associative Property based on definition listed below :)
Associative Property:<span> When three or more numbers are added, the sum is the same regardless of the grouping of the addends. For example (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)</span>