Find the sum: (1546 + 498) + 3589.
Also, find the sum: 1546 + (498 + 3589).
Are the two sums equal?
State the property satisfied.

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Solution

We have:

(1546 + 498) + 3589 = 2044 + 3589 = 5633

Also, 1546 + (498 + 3589) = 1546 + 4087 = 5633

Yes, the two sums are equal.

The associative property of addition is satisfied.

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