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Jakob is asked to simplify the expression –3a + 4b + 5a + (–7b).

He writes: –3a + 4b + 5a + (–7b) = –3a + 5a + 4b + (–7b).

Which property allows him to do this?
the associative property
the commutative property
the distributive property
the additive identity property

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Answer:  b commutative property

Step-by-step explanation: idid the test and i got it right

The property of algebra that allowed jakob simplify the given expression as stated is called; B: The commutative Property

What is a commutative Property?

She wants to simplify the expression -3a + 4b + 5a + (-7b)

Now, there are different properties of algebra but the one that jakob used here is called commutative property of algebra.

Commutative property is expressed as an example like;

a + b = b + a

Thus, using commutative property, he arrived at –3a + 4b + 5a + (–7b) = –3a + 5a + 4b + (–7b).

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