The following examples illustrate the commutative property of addition. 7 + 8 + 3 = 7 + 3 + 8 4.6 + 11.4 = 11.4 + 4.6Study the examples, then choose the statement that best describes the property.

The examples show that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum: 7 + 8 + 3 becomes 7 + 3 + 8, and 4.6 + 11.4 becomes 11.4 + 4.6. This is the commutative property of addition, written as a + b = b + a. Choice D states this property.

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