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Example of commutative property of addition
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The commutative property of addition states that the order in which two numbers are added does not affect the sum. In other words, if \( a \) and \( b \) are any two numbers, then:
\[
a + b = b + a
\]
### Example:
If we take the numbers 3 and 5:
\[
3 + 5 = 8
\]
And if we switch the order:
\[
5 + 3 = 8
\]
In both cases, the sum is the same (8), demonstrating the commutative property of addition.
\[
a + b = b + a
\]
### Example:
If we take the numbers 3 and 5:
\[
3 + 5 = 8
\]
And if we switch the order:
\[
5 + 3 = 8
\]
In both cases, the sum is the same (8), demonstrating the commutative property of addition.