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question 8
rewrite the following using the associative property of addition.
$5 + (3 + n) = \square$
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall associative property

The associative property of addition states that for any numbers $a$, $b$, $c$, $a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c$.

Step2: Apply to given expression

Substitute $a=5$, $b=3$, $c=n$ into the property.
$5+(3+n)=(5+3)+n$

Answer:

$(5+3)+n$