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Applying the Commutative Property to Division Problems

Applying the Commutative Property to Division Problems

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Interactive Video

Mathematics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This lesson explains the commutative property of multiplication and its application in rewriting division problems as multiplication. It clarifies that division does not have a commutative property and demonstrates how to solve division problems by multiplying with reciprocals. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to solve the division problem 2/7 divided by 3/4 using multiplication.

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the commutative property of multiplication and how does it differ from division?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it incorrect to assume that division has a commutative property?

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4.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you rewrite the fraction 8/4 using the reciprocal method?

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5.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps would you take to rewrite the fraction 5/1 divided by 345 as a multiplication problem?

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