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In your own words, state the Associative Property of addition.

   In your own words, state the Associative Property of addition.

Intermediate Algebra

Intermediate Algebra

Lynn Marecek 2nd Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 381

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09/23/2022

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Step 1: The associative property of addition is a fundamental property of addition that states that the way numbers are grouped does not change their sum. Show more…

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Associative Property

The associative property is a fundamental principle in arithmetic stating that the grouping of numbers does not affect the result of an addition operation. This means that when adding three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are paired or grouped together is irrelevant; the final sum remains the same regardless of the grouping.

Addition

Addition is one of the basic operations in arithmetic, used to combine numbers to obtain a total sum. The associative property specifically applies to this operation by allowing flexibility in how the numbers are grouped, ensuring that rearranging the grouping does not change the outcome of the addition.

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