What algebraic property does this statement show?

\[ 3 + (-7) = (-7) + 3 \]

A. Associative property
B. Symmetric property
C. Commutative property
D. Closure property

3 + ( − 7 ) = ( − 7 ) + 3 C . co mm u t a t i v e p ro p er t y a + b = b + a

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The statement demonstrates the Commutative Property of addition, which means that changing the order of the addends does not affect the sum. In this example, both 3 + ( − 7 ) and ( − 7 ) + 3 yield the same result of − 4 . Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-30