Which property of the real numbers is illustrated by the following statement? 2 + 17 = 17 + 2
A) Identity property for addition
B) Commutative property of addition
C) Associative property of addition
D) Closure property for addition

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The commutative property of addition states that the order of the addends does not affect the sum. In this case, 2 + 17 = 17 + 2 because the sum is the same regardless of the order in which the numbers are added.

Which Property of the Real Numbers Is Illustrated by the Following