Use the Commutative And/or Associative Laws to Rewrite the Given

question 8

Essay

Use the commutative and/or associative laws to rewrite the given expression. Label each step with a reason.
-(x + 4)+ 4 as 8 + x

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Definitions:

Tangible Assets

Physical and material assets that hold value, such as machinery, buildings, and land.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets of value owned by a business, such as intellectual property, brand recognition, and goodwill.

Mergers

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity, where one survives and the others cease to exist independently.

Consolidations

The process of combining two or more entities into one, typically to streamline operations and reduce costs.