Elli says 3 + (x + 1) is equivalent to (3 + x) + 1. Gabe says 3 + (x + 1) is equivalent to 3+ (1 + x). Who is correct and what property did they use?

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Son Nguyen · Answer 1 · 2022-11-23T02:15:29+0000

Answer:

They are both correct

Explanation:

Elli says 3 + (x + 1) is equivalent to (3 + x) + 1.

Gabe says 3 + (x + 1) is equivalent to 3 + (1 + x).

Who is correct and what property did they use?