Math Properties

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Give an example of the Commutative Property of Addition.

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3 + 5 = 5 + 3. This property states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum.

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What does the Distributive Property distribute to each number?

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The Distributive Property distributes multiplication over addition or subtraction.

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property states that (a + b) + c = a + (b + c). It means that the way numbers are grouped does not change their sum.

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property states that a + 0 = a. Adding zero to a number does not change its value.

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What is the Commutative Property of Multiplication?

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The Commutative Property states that a × b = b × a. Changing the order of the factors does not change the product.

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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The Associative Property states that (a × b) × c = a × (b × c). The way numbers are grouped does not change their product.

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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The Identity Property states that a × 1 = a. Multiplying a number by one does not change its value.

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What is the Inverse Property of Addition?

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The Inverse Property states that a + (-a) = 0. Adding a number and its opposite results in zero.

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What is the Inverse Property of Multiplication?

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The Inverse Property states that a × (1/a) = 1, where a is not zero. Multiplying a number by its reciprocal results in one.