Question

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study the equation below.
$3k + (8k + 5) = (3k + 8k) + 5$
which property of operation does the equation show?
a. associative property
b. commutative property
c. distributive property
d. identity property

Explanation:

The equation rearranges the grouping of terms in addition without changing the order of the terms or the result. This matches the definition of the associative property of addition, which states that $(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)$.

Answer:

A. Associative property