Question

Which expression would be easier to simplify if you used the associativeproperty to change the grouping?A. (50 + 50) + 63B. (§ + 3) + }c. [-14+ (-26)] + 67D. (43 +60) + 40

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

The associative property states that you can add or multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped. By 'grouped' we mean 'how you use parenthesis', then the expression that takes to be solved is the easier,it is A or D, due to:

`\begin{gathered} A)(50+50)+63=50+(50+63) \\ (100)+63=163\text{ } \\ D)(43+60)+40=43+(60+40) \\ (103)+40=143 \\ \end{gathered}`

the A has twice the number 50, so it is easier

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