Which Statement Illustrates the Use of the Commutative Property of Addition

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement illustrates the use of the commutative property of addition?

• A)5 + (12 + 4) = (5 + 4) + 12
• B)(12 + 4) × 5 = 5 × (12 + 4)
• C)5 + (12 + 4) = 5 + (4 + 12)
• D)5 + (12 × 4) = 5 + (4 × 12)

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