Properties of Real Numbers

1. If a+ b= b + a, this property is called_?

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• None of the above

2. When we add or multiply numbers, order doesn't matter

• True

• False

3. When 5 (7•6) = 5 (6•7) is an example of associative or commutative properties?

• Commutative

• Associative

• Distributive

4. When 2•(3+5) = 2•3 + 2•5, it illustrates the _ property.

• Associative

• Distributive

• Commutative

5. The order of numbers in addition or multiplication problem does not change the result

• True

• False

6. Which property defines (a+b) +c = a+ (b+c)

• Distributive

• Associative

• Commutative

7. Determine which property of real numbers that is applied in statement (8•5)•10 = 8•(5•10)

• Distributive Property

• Commutative property of multiplication

• Associative Property of multiplication

8. If 5 + 2 = 2 +5, which property is being used?

• Associative

• Commutative

• Distributive

9. Addition and division are only applicable to associative property?

• True

• False

10. If three real numbers are multiplied, it doesn't matter which two we multiply first

• Commutative

• Associative

• Distributive