Question

Is the expression 4 + x the same as x + 4? Explain

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

because of communicative property of addition

you can switch the order of numbers in an addition problem and the sum will be the same

example: 2+5=7 switched 5+2 still equals 7

Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

Becuase the order of the factors does not alter the product