Commutative Property

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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 result.

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Provide an example of the commutative property in addition.

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For example, 3 + 5 = 5 + 3.

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Provide an example of the commutative property in multiplication.

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For example, 4 x 6 = 6 x 4.

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

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It means to change the order of the numbers being multiplied without changing the product.

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If 3 x 7 = 21, what is another way to express this using the commutative property?

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7 x 3 = 21.

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How does the commutative property apply to the equation 5 x 4 = 20?

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Using the commutative property, we can also say 4 x 5 = 20.

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In the equation 9 x 6 = 54, what number can be switched with 9 using the commutative property?

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6 can be switched with 9, so 6 x 9 = 54.

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What is a key characteristic of the commutative property?

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The key characteristic is that the result remains the same regardless of the order of the numbers.

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Can the commutative property be applied to subtraction?

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No, the commutative property does not apply to subtraction.

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Can the commutative property be applied to division?

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No, the commutative property does not apply to division.