Question

Which is an example of the commutative property?

A.
–13 + 27 = 27 + (–13)

B.
–21 + (11 + 13) = (–21 + 11) + 13

C.
4(–3 + 5) = 4(–3) + 4 ∙ 5

D.
–(–8 + 3) = 8 + (–3)

Answer 1

A. –13 + 27 = 27 + (–13) is an example of the commutative property.

The commutative property states that a + b = b + a.