Question

Which expression is equivalent to (2 + 3) + 5?
A) 2 + (3 + 5)
B) 2(3 + 5)
C) 2 + 15
D) 6 + 5

Answer 1

A is the right answer 3+5 is 8 plus 2 is 10. 2+3 is 5 plus 5 is 10

Answer 2

The answer is A
Because 2 + 3 + 5 = (2 + 3) + 5 which is the same as saying 5 + 5.
Both equations = 10