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- D
Step-by-Step Solution
Group the ninths: . Then . (As a single fraction this is )
Answer: A)
Use a smart grouping (commutative and associative) to add: . What is the sum?
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Key idea: Properties at a glance
| Property | Addition | Subtraction | Multiplication | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (b ≠ 0) |
| Commutative | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Associative | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Distributive: multiplication distributes over addition AND subtraction. a × (b + c) = ab + ac, and a × (b − c) = ab − ac.
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (b ≠ 0) |
| Commutative | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Associative | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Distributive: multiplication distributes over addition AND subtraction. a × (b + c) = ab + ac, and a × (b − c) = ab − ac.
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