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Properties of Addition

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Key Definition

The Properties of Addition ensure operations like $a + b = b + a$ and $(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$ always hold true.

Important Notes

  • The identity element in addition is $0$
  • Commutative property: $a + b = b + a$
  • Associative property: $(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$
  • Identity property: $a + 0 = a$
  • These properties apply to all real numbers

Mathematical Notation

$+$ represents addition$=$ represents equality$(a + b) + c$ shows associative grouping$a + 0$ demonstrates the identity propertyRemember to use proper notation when solving problems

Why It Works

These properties simplify calculations by allowing flexibility in grouping and ordering numbers, such as using $(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$.

Remember

Always use $0$ as the additive identity and remember $a + b = b + a$ and $(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$.

Quick Reference

Commutative Property:$a + b = b + a$Associative Property:$(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$Identity Property:$a + 0 = a$

Understanding Properties of Addition

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The identity property of addition states that adding zero to any number does not change its value. For example, when we write $a + 0 = a$, we see that no matter what $a$ is, adding zero leaves it exactly the same. This is why $0$ is called the additive identity.Now showing Beginner level explanation.

Practice Problems

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Which is an example of the identity property? $a + 0 =$

A$a$B$0$C$a + 1$D$1$Check AnswerPlease select an answer for all 1 questions before checking your answers. 1 question remaining.2

Real-World Problem

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Teenager Scenario

If you have $3$ apples and your friend gives you $2$ more, how many apples do you have now? Use $a + b$.Show AnswerClick to reveal the detailed solution for this question exercise.3

Thinking Challenge

Thinking ExerciseIntermediate

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Prove the associative property with $(2 + 3) + 4$.

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Challenge Quiz

Single Choice QuizAdvanced

Which of the following is the commutative form of x + 3 ?

A$3 + x$B$x + 3 + 4$C$(x + 2) + 3$D$3x$Check AnswerPlease select an answer for all 1 questions before checking your answers. 1 question remaining.

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