Properties of Addition and Multiplication

The video tutorial explains key mathematical properties: distributive, associative, and commutative. It uses algebraic expressions and equations to demonstrate how these properties work. The distributive property is shown by distributing a term over a sum, the associative property by changing grouping in addition, and the commutative property by changing the order of addition. The tutorial also includes exercises to identify these properties in different equations, reinforcing the understanding of these fundamental concepts.

Which property is demonstrated by the equation a(b + c) = ab + ac?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

In the expression 4 + (10 + 6) = (4 + 10) + 6, which property is being used?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

What does the equation a + b = b + a illustrate?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

Which property allows you to change the grouping of numbers in addition without changing the sum?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

Which property is shown by the equation (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.5

What property is used in the equation b(c + d) = bc + bd?

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

Which property is demonstrated by the equation a + b = b + a?

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

In the expression a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c, which property is being used?

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

Which property allows you to rearrange the order of numbers in addition?

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.5

What property is illustrated by the equation a(b + c) = ab + ac?

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.5