Concept explainers
To simplify: The expression
Answer to Problem 13WE
The simplified form of the expression
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The expression is
Property used:
Associative Properties :
For all real numbers a, b and c :
1.
2.
Commutative Properties :
For all real numbers a, b and c .
1.
2.
Calculation:
By using the associative property of addition and the commutative property of addition, simplify the expression
Thus, the simplified form of the expression
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