Grade 8 Math Properties Flashcard

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Example of the commutative property of addition:

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3 + 5 = 5 + 3

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Explain the commutative property of addition in your own words.

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The commutative property of addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum.

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Solve the following using the associative property of multiplication: (3 * 4) * 2 = 3 * (4 * 2)

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True

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Associative property of multiplication

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In mathematical terms, (a * b) * c = a * (b * c) for any numbers a, b, and c.

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression: 2 * (3 + 5)

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16

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What is the distributive property and how is it used in mathematics?

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The distributive property is used to simplify expressions and solve equations in mathematics.

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Identify the identity element of multiplication and explain its role in multiplication.

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1

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Simplify the expression using the identity property of multiplication: 7 * 1

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7

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What is the inverse property of addition and how is it applied in solving equations?

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The additive inverse of a number is the number with the opposite sign.

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Solve the equation using the inverse property of addition: x + 5 = 10

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x = 5