Question

Which of the following is equal to the expression listed above?

Answer 1

Answer:

$(14 + 7) + 12 = 14 + (7 + 12)$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$(14 + 7) + 12$ --- [Missing in question]

Required

Select equivalent expression

$(14 + 7) + 12$

Associative property states that:

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

In this case:

$a = 14$

$b = 7$

$c = 12$

So, we have:

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

$(14 + 7) + 12 = 14 + (7 + 12)$

B. is correct