Properties of Multiplication

The Identity property tells us that any number multiplied by 1 is that number.  Which expression below is an example of this property?

• 2x0=0
• 2x2=4
• 2+1=3
• 2x1=2

Which property is being used in the equation below?
10 x 8 = 8 x 10

• Identity Property
• Equality Property
• Commutative Property
• Associative Property

The Zero Property of Multiplication states that any number multiplied by zero is equal to zero.  
Which expression below is an example of this property?

• 3x1=3
• 3x0=0
• 3+1=4
• 3+0=3

What number can I multiply ANY number by, and get that number?

• 2
• 0
• 10
• 1

Which example DOES NOT show the commutative property?

•  6 x 2=2 x 6 
• 3 x 1=3 
• 4 x 5=5 x 4
• 3 x 1=3 x 1

Which is an example of the commutative property of multiplication?

• 4 x (1 x 2) = (4 x 1) x 2
• 2 x 2 = 4 x 1
• 2(3) = 2(4)
• 3 x 4 = 4 x 3

Which property does this math expression represent?

3 x 5 = 5 x 3

• Associative

• Distributive

• Commutative

• Identity

The following exercise is an example of

4 x 1 = 4

• Commutative

• Identity

• Associative

• Distributive

2. What is the symbol used in multiplication?

• +

• -

• x

• ÷

3. Which of the following shows Commutative or Order Property of Multiplication?

• 6 x 7 = 7 x 6

• 1 x 9 = 9

• 28 x 0 = 0

• 56 x 1 = 56