Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Commutative Property of Addition

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the commutative property of addition?

• A) 5 + 3 + 2 = 10
• B) 5 + (3 + 2) = (5 + 3) + 2
• C) 5 + 3 + 2 = 20 - 6 - 4
• D) 5 + 3 + 2 = 2 + 3 + 5

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