Answer: Commutative property
Step-by-step explanation:
We know that the commutative property of addition says that two numbers can be added in either order.
i.e. For any arbitrary number a and b,
[tex]a+b=b+a[/tex]
The given sum: [tex]50+83+50[/tex]
Using commutative property of addition, we have
Then, [tex](50+83)+50=(83+50)+50=83+50+50=83+100=183[/tex]
Hence, commutative property of addition allows Hector to simplify the equation to 50+83+50 and find an equivalent sum.
