Commutative Property- Multiplication

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, a x b = b x a.

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Provide an example of the commutative property of multiplication.

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An example is 3 x 4 = 4 x 3, both equal 12.

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Is the statement 100 x 1 = 1 x 100 an example of the commutative property?

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True, it demonstrates the commutative property.

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What does it mean to 'flip the factors' in multiplication?

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To 'flip the factors' means to change the order of the numbers being multiplied, which does not affect the product.

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Is the statement 5 x 4 = 3 x 7 an example of the commutative property?

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False, this statement is not true as 5 x 4 equals 20, while 3 x 7 equals 21.

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What is the missing number in the equation 11 x 12 = 12 x ____?

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The missing number is 11.

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What is the missing number in the equation 5 x ___ = 9 x 5?

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The missing number is 9.

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Can the commutative property be applied to addition?

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Yes, the commutative property also applies to addition, where a + b = b + a.

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What is the product of 7 x 8 using the commutative property?

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Using the commutative property, 7 x 8 can also be expressed as 8 x 7, both equal 56.

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is a x b and b x a?

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Both a x b and b x a equal 6, demonstrating the commutative property.