Identify the Property Illustrated by the Statement $2 + 9 = 9 + 2$

question 616

Multiple Choice

Identify the property illustrated by the statement. Assume all variables represent real numbers.
- $2 + 9 = 9 + 2$

• A) Identity
• B) Commutative
• C) Associative
• D) Inverse

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