Math Problem Statement

Identify the property that justifies each step asked about in the answer area below. Line 1: = (2x+9)+5x Line 2: , left parenthesis, 9, plus, 2, x, right parenthesis, plus, 5, x Line 2: = (9+2x)+5x Line 3: , 9, plus, left parenthesis, 2, x, plus, 5, x, right parenthesis Line 3: = 9+(2x+5x) Line 4: , 9, plus, 7, x Line 4: = 9+7x

Answer (pick one for each): Line 1 to Line 2:

Associative Property of Addition Associative Property of Multiplication Commutative Property of Addition Commutative Property of Multiplication Distributive Property Line 2 to Line 3: Associative Property of Addition Associative Property of Multiplication Commutative Property of Addition Commutative Property of Multiplication Distributive Property

Solution

Let's break down the transformations step by step and identify the appropriate properties:

  1. Line 1 to Line 2: (2x+9)+5x(9+2x)+5x(2x + 9) + 5x \to (9 + 2x) + 5x

    Here, the terms inside the parentheses (2x+9)(2x + 9) are being rearranged as (9+2x)(9 + 2x). This is an example of reordering the terms within an addition, which is the Commutative Property of Addition.

    Answer: Commutative Property of Addition

  2. Line 2 to Line 3: (9+2x)+5x9+(2x+5x)(9 + 2x) + 5x \to 9 + (2x + 5x)

    In this step, the grouping of terms has changed. Initially, 99 was grouped with 2x2x, but now 2x2x is grouped with 5x5x. This change in grouping reflects the Associative Property of Addition.

    Answer: Associative Property of Addition


Would you like any further clarification on these properties?

Here are some follow-up questions that could expand your understanding:

  1. What is the difference between the commutative and associative properties?
  2. How would you apply the commutative property to a multiplication problem?
  3. Can the associative property be applied to subtraction or division?
  4. Why is it important to recognize these properties in solving algebraic expressions?
  5. How does the distributive property differ from the commutative property?

Tip: Understanding properties like the commutative and associative properties can help simplify complex algebraic expressions efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Properties of Addition

Formulas

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Theorems

Commutative Property of Addition
Associative Property of Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8