Which statement is true about the expression ?
A. the expression is equivalent to because of the associative property.
B. the expression is equivalent to 12 minus (7 plus 3) because of the associative property.
C. the expression is equivalent to because of the associative property.
D. the expression is equivalent to 12 plus 3 plus negative 7 because of the associative property.
E. the expression is equivalent to because of the commutative property.
F. the expression is equivalent to 12 minus 3 plus 7 because of the commutative property.
G. the expression is equivalent to because of the commutative
