Algebra 1 / Chapter 1: Addition And Subtraction / Properties of Addition

Commutative Property of Addition

Swapping the terms of an addition operation does not change the sum (output). More precisely:

a + b = b + a

Here are some examples:

5 + 7 = 7 + 5

x + y = y + x

(m ⋅ n) + 2 = 2 + (m ⋅ n)

Quiz (1 point)

Fill in the right side using the Commutative Property of Addition:

(a + b) + c = _________

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