Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?

(w +

2

3

) + 5 = w + (

2

3

+ 5)

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Mathematics

Drake

17 December, 15:16

Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?

(w +

2

3

) + 5 = w + (

2

3

+ 5)

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Ashtyn Benitez · Answer 1

(w+23) + 5 w + (23 + 5)

This is the same as the associative property of addition.

The associative property of addition states that:

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

Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?(w +23) + 5 = w + (23+ 5)

Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?

(w +

2

3

) + 5 = w + (

2

3

+ 5)