Question

Rewrite (2x + 8) + 4 using the associative property. Then simplify.

Answer 1

(2x+12)

Explanation:

We can re-write (2x+8)+4 using the associative property of addition. The associative property states that you can move around the parenthesis in an addition problem.

We can write (2x+8)+4 as 2x+(8+4).

2x+(8+4) = 2x+12.

Answer 2

2x + 12

Explanation:

Example of Associative Property Addition:

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

Now, implement it to the given expression:

(2x+8) + 4 = 2x + (8+4)

That simplifies to:

2x + 12