document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1135167>Question 1135167</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Simplify the expression. Explain each step.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3.2+(x+5.1)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "expression\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3.2+(5.1+x)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Commutative Property of Addition\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(3.2+5.1)+x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Associative Property of Addition\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "8.3+x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Add 3.2 and 5.1 </SPAN>\n" );
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