Question

Which equality illustrates the commutative property of addition of whole numbers?

Options

• 3 + (5 + 6) = (3 + 5) + 6

• 4 + 3 = 3 + 4

• 5 × 3 = 3 × 5

• 3 × (5 + 6) = 3 × 5 + 3 × 6

Answer 1

4 + 3 = 3 + 4

Explanation:

The commutative property of addition states that changing the order does not change the sum.