Which statement illustrates the use of the commutative property of addition?
A)5 + (12 + 4) = (5 + 4) + 12
B)(12 + 4) × 5 = 5 × (12 + 4)
C)5 + (12 + 4) = 5 + (4 + 12)
D)5 + (12 × 4) = 5 + (4 × 12)

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The commutative property of addition states that the order of the numbers being added can be changed without changing the sum. Choice C demonstrates this property by showing that the order of the addends within the parentheses can be changed without changing the final sum. The other choices demonstrate other properties such as the associative property of addition (A) and the commutative property of multiplication (B and D).

Which Statement Illustrates the Use of the Commutative Property of Addition