Which statement is true about the expression 12 - 7 + 3? the expression is equivalent to 12 - (7 + 3) because of the associative property. the expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (-7) because of the associative property. the expression is equivalent to 12 - 3 + 7 because of the commutative property. the expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (-7) because of the commutative property.

Option 4 - The expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (-7) because of the commutative property.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find : Which statement is true about the expression ?

Solution :

Associative property states that,

Commutative property states that,

By definition of properties we conclude that option 4 applies the correct property i.e. commutative.

As

Therefore, The expression is equivalent to because of the commutative property.

So, Option 4 is correct.

y=-2.5x+12.5

step-by-step explanation:

5y=2x+10

y=0.4x+2

slope=-2.5

5=-2.5*3+b

b=12.5