The Associative Property of Addition states that when adding three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the sum. This can be expressed mathematically as:
\[ (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) \]
To demonstrate the Associative Property correctly, you would present a statement that fits this equation with particular numbers.
For example: If we have the numbers 2, 3, and 4, we can show:
\[ (2 + 3) + 4 = 5 + 4 = 9 \] \[ 2 + (3 + 4) = 2 + 7 = 9 \]
Both expressions equal 9, thus demonstrating the Associative Property of Addition.
If you have multiple choices you're considering, look for an example that follows this grouping rule.
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