Use the Commutative property to complete a) \( 16+14=\square+16= \)

The Commutative property of addition tells us that the order of the numbers does not change the sum. Therefore, \( 16+14 \) can also be expressed as \( 14+16 \). So, filling in the blank, we have \( 16+14=14+16=30 \). Now, let’s take that further! You can use this same property with subtraction too, but be careful! While \( a + b = b + a \) holds true, with subtraction, \( a - b \neq b - a \). So, always double-check those signs when you're mixing it up!