Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 5 - Number Theory and the Real Number System - Chapter 5 Test - Page 337: 17

Answer

Commutative Property of Addition

Work Step by Step

RECALL: The commutative property of addition states that for any real numbers $a$ and $b$, $a+b=b+a$ In the given expression, the $(2+5)$ on the left side of the equation was changed to $(5+2)$. Thus, the given expression made use of the commutative property of addition.
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