Addition property examples and explanations

1. Addition Properties

2. Commutative property Changing the order of the addends DOES NOT change the sum 5+3=8 3+5=8

3. Zero property Adding zero to a number does not change the number. 5+0=5 9+0=9

4. Associative Property Changing the way addends are grouped does not change the sum. (3+2)+5 = 10 3+ (2+5) = 10