IXL | Properties of addition

Which equation shows the associative property of addition?

(f + g) + h = f + (g + h)

g + h = f + g

h + j = f + g

g + f = f + g

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Which property of addition is shown?

9 + 6 = 6 + 9

associative

commutative

identity

Commutative property: r + s = s + r
You can add numbers in any order and get the same sum.

9 + 6 = 6 + 9

This equation shows the commutative property. The order of the addends is changed.

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