The following examples illustrate the associative property of addition. (5 + 2) + 3 = 5 + (2 + 3) 3.5 + (1.2 + 9.6) = (3.5 + 1.2) + 9.6 Study the examples, then choose the statement that best describes the property.(a + b) + c = a + ba + (b + c) = (a + b) + ca + b + c = c + a + bb + c + a = (b + c + a)