Question

Use associative property to simplify: a = 2, b= -14 and c = 5

Answer 1

Answer:

According to associative property,

a+(b+c) = b+(c+a)

2+[(-14)+5] = (-14)+[5+2]

2+[-9] = (-14)+7

-7 = -7

L.H.S = R.H.S