Look at the numbers below. - 9.8 - 5.4 1.0 14.8 Which shows the best way to add these numbers using the Commutative and Associative Properties?

A. (-9.8 + 1.0) + (-5.4 + 14.8)

B. (-9.8 + 14.8) + (-5.4 + 1.0)

C. (1.0 + 14.8) + (-9.8 + (-5.4))

D. (1.0 + (-9.8)) + (14.8 + (-5.4))

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6 August, 16:28

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Damian Esparza · Answer 1

(-9.8-5.4) + (1.0+14.8) - associative property

-15.2+15.8 - commutative property

Look at the numbers below. - 9.8 - 5.4 1.0 14.8 Which shows the best way to add these numbers using the Commutative and Associative Properties?A. (-9.8 + 1.0) + (-5.4 + 14.8)B. (-9.8 + 14.8) + (-5.4 + 1.0)C. (1.0 + 14.8) + (-9.8 + (-5.4))D. (1.0 + (-9.8)) + (14.8 + (-5.4))