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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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Fill in the blank: 9 (5 - 3a) = (9 • ____) - (9 • 3a)

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5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Identify the property used: 4(x + y) = 4x + 4y

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Distributive Property

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Are these two expressions equivalent? 2 • (3 • 7) and (2 • 3) • 7

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Yes, because of the associative property.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Fill in the blank: 6 • (y • b) = (6 • ____) • b

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y

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Which property states that you can add or multiply numbers in any order?

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Commutative Property.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Commutative Property?

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The Commutative Property states that the order in which two numbers are added or multiplied does not change the sum or product. For example, a + b = b + a and ab = ba.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Associative Property?

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The Associative Property states that the way in which numbers are grouped when adding or multiplying does not change the sum or product. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) and (ab)c = a(bc).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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Fill in the blank: 3 + (4 + 5) = (3 + 4) + __

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5

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property of Addition states that any number plus zero equals the number itself. For example, a + 0 = a.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3