Question

Choose the property of addition that justifies the equation.

(6 + x) + 8 = 6 + (x + 8)
(Choose one)

Answer 1

Associative

Explanation:

Associative property is the one that says that when 3 or more numbers are summed, the grouping of such numbers has no effect on the result of the sum. It is:

(a + b) + c = a + (b + c) for every a, b and c real numbers.