Question

Hector must find the sum of 50+83+50 by using mental math. Which property allows Hector to simplify the equation to 50+83+50 and find an equivalent sum? associative property

commutative property
distributive property
identity property

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure it's commutative.

Answer 2

Answer: Commutative property

Explanation:

We know that the commutative property of addition says that two numbers can be added in either order.

i.e. For any arbitrary number a and b,

`a+b=b+a`

The given sum:
`50+83+50`

Using commutative property of addition, we have

Then,
`(50+83)+50=(83+50)+50=83+50+50=83+100=183`

Hence, commutative property of addition allows Hector to simplify the equation to 50+83+50 and find an equivalent sum.