Which statement is true about the expression 12 minus 7 + 3? The expression is equivalent to 12 minus (7 + 3) because of the associative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (negative 7) because of the associative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 minus 3 + 7 because of the commutative property. The expression is equivalent to 12 + 3 + (negative 7) because of the commutative property.