Math - Number Properties

Number properties refer to rules that you can apply to real numbers in mathematical operations.

Commutative Property

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The commutative property that applies to addition and multiplication states that the order in which you add or multiply numbers does not affect the result.

Associative Property

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associative property multiplication visual demonstration

The associative property that applies to addition and multiplication states that the grouping of numbers does not affect the result.

Distributive Property

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The distributive property that applies to multiplication using parentheses states that you can distribute the multiplication across each term inside the parentheses.