SOLUTION: Name the algebraic property demonstrated in the example below. 2 + x + y = x + 2 + y

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Question 622261: Name the algebraic property demonstrated in the example below.
2 + x + y = x + 2 + y

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Commutative property of addition. Notice that the 2 "commuted" from the first term position to the second term position, while the x "commuted from second to first. Just like Daddy commuting to work in the morning.

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