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step 2:

4 + 1/6 + 3 + 5/6

step 3:

4 + 3 + 1/6 + 5/6

in the addition problem above, which properties were applied in step 2 and step 3?

a.

step 2 uses the distributive property, and step 3 uses the commutative property.

b.

step 2 uses the associative property, and step 3 uses the commutative property.

c.

step 2 uses the commutative property, and step 3 uses the associative property.

d.

step 2 uses the commutative property, and step 3 uses the distributive property.

  B.  Step 2 uses the associative property, and step 3 uses the commutative property.

Step-by-step explanation:

The associative property lets you group terms for addition any way you like. It appears that in Step 2, the grouping is ...

  4 + (1/6 + 3) + 5/6

The commutative property lets you change the order of any pair of terms involved in addition. It appears that in Step 3, the order of the terms within the group has been swapped.

  4 + (3 + 1/6) + 5/6

Comment on associative and commutative properties

What applies to terms in addition applies to factors in multiplication.