Exploring Math Properties: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Which property states that the way numbers are grouped in addition or multiplication does not change their sum or product?

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

In the expression (3 + 4) + 5 = 3 + (4 + 5), which property is being used?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

Which property allows you to change the order of numbers in addition or multiplication without changing the result?

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

In the expression 7 + 9 = 9 + 7, which property is being demonstrated?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

What does the Identity Property of addition state?

• Multiplying a number by one changes its value

• Adding zero to a number does not change its value

• Adding zero to a number changes its value

• Multiplying a number by zero does not change its value

Which property is shown by the equation 6 * 1 = 6?

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

What is the result of 5 + 0 according to the Identity Property?

• 0

• 1

• 5

• 5 + 0

Which property is illustrated by the equation (2 * 3) * 4 = 2 * (3 * 4)?

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

In the equation 8 + 2 = 2 + 8, which property is being used?

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

Which property is demonstrated by the equation 4 + (5 + 6) = (4 + 5) + 6?

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property