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If a = − 8, b = − 7, c = 6, verify that (a+b) + c = a + (b+c).

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(a + b) + c = (−8 + (−7)) + 6 = −15 + 6 = −9

a + (b + c) = −8 + (−7 + 6) = −8 + (−1) = −9

Hence, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) [i.e., Property of Associativity]

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