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Write an expression that is equivalent to −30+(−40)+(−70) using the commutative property of addition.HINT: Your answer should be in this form: X + Y + Z NOT just one number

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Answer:The desired expression is  −30+  (−70)  + (−40)  or  −70  + (−40) + (−30)Step-by-step explanation:Here, the given expression is  −30+(−40)+(−70) Let us assume here, X = (-30)Y = (-40)  and Z  = (-70)So, the given expressions is of the form X + Y + ZCommutative Property states that for any number A, B and C:A+ (B+C)  = (A+B) + CSo, here ( X+Y) + Z = X+ (Y +Z)⇒The given expression can also be written as −30+  (−70)  + (−40), or,  −70  + (−40) + (−30)Hence, the desired expression is  −30+  (−70)  + (−40), or,  −70  + (−40) + (−30)