Solve the Integer Sequence: 3-4+2+1 Step by Step

Question

Solve:

3−4+2+1 3-4+2+1

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:04 Let's start by using the commutative law to rearrange the problem.
00:11 Now, we'll solve it step by step from left to right.
00:17 After rearranging, it becomes a simple subtraction problem.
00:22 Great job! That's how we find the solution!

Step-by-Step Solution

We will use the substitution property to arrange the exercise a bit more comfortably, we will add parentheses to the addition operation:
(3+2+1)−4= (3+2+1)-4=
We first solve the addition, from left to right:
3+2=5 3+2=5

5+1=6 5+1=6
And finally, we subtract:

6−4=2 6-4=2

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The commutative property The Order of Operations The Commutative Property of Addition The Commutative Property of Multiplication The commutative properties of addition and multiplication, and the distributive property

Question Types

The Commutative property: Only addition and subtraction