Does 40 + 20 = 20 + 40 show the commutative property of addition?

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A Yes
B No
C No, it shows the associative property
D None of the above

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Answer: A. Yes

The commutative property of addition says that changing the order of the numbers does not change the sum. 40 + 20 and 20 + 40 both equal 60.

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Does 40 + 20 = 20 + 40 show the commutative property of addition?

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