Properties of numbers

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What is the Zero Property of Multiplication?

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The Zero Property of Multiplication states that any number multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What does the Commutative Property of Multiplication state?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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The Associative Property of Multiplication states that changing the grouping of the factors does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a number multiplied by a sum is equal to the sum of the products. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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The Identity Property of Multiplication states that any number multiplied by one equals the number itself. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If 0 x 76 = 0, what property is being demonstrated?

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This demonstrates the Zero Property of Multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If 84 x 48 = 48 x 84, what property is being demonstrated?

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This demonstrates the Commutative Property of Multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If (5 x 9) + (5 x 4) = 5 x (9 + 4), what property is being demonstrated?

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This demonstrates the Distributive Property.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What happens when you change the grouping in multiplication?

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Changing the grouping of the factors does not change the product, demonstrating the Associative Property.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an example of the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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An example is 9 x 1 = 9.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5