5.5-3b = 2b-6.25
5.5+6.25 = 2b+3b
11.75 = 5b
11.75/5 = 5b/5
2.35 = b
Its true for integers if you are using the associative property in addition or multiplication ONLY.
2/5m - 4/5 - 3/5m...combine like terms
-1/5m - 4/5
I think it is D, too. Did you submit the test yet?