What does the identity property state?

The identity property refers to the way certain numbers interact with others in arithmetic operations while leaving the original number unchanged. Specifically, the identity property of addition states that when zero is added to any number, the result is that number itself. This is represented by the equation n + 0 = n.

In this context, "n" can represent any number, and the operation of adding zero does not affect the value of that number. This property is fundamental in mathematics as it serves as a basis for defining addition and understanding how numbers behave under this operation.

While other properties mentioned in the choices relate to different aspects of arithmetic (like the identity property of multiplication with A × 1 = A), the correct choice relating to the identity property in terms of addition is specifically n + 0 = n.