Which property does the following represent?
3 + (5 + 2) = (3 + 5) + 2

Commutative property

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Closure property

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Associative property

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Distributive property

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Solution

The correct option is C Associative property
Associative property of addition states that if a,b and c are integers then
(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)

$∴$ (3 + 5) + 2 = 3 + (5 + 2)
Hence, it represents associative property.

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