Classify as an Example of the Commutative Property, the Associative

question 118

Multiple Choice

Classify as an example of the commutative property, the associative property, or both. ​
2 + (3 + 5) = (2 + 5) + 3
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• A) both
• B) associative
• C) commutative

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