Math Properties

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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Provide an example of the Distributive Property.

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7(5 + 1) = 7(5) + 7(1) is an example of the Distributive Property.

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What does the Commutative Property of Addition state?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum, i.e., a + b = b + a.

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Give an example of the Commutative Property of Addition.

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150 + 75 = 75 + 150 is an example of the Commutative Property of Addition.

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that the order in which two numbers are added does not affect the sum.

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What is the Multiplicative Identity Property?

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The Multiplicative Identity Property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged, i.e., a x 1 = a.

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Provide an example of the Multiplicative Identity Property.

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12 + (7 x 1) = 12 + 7 demonstrates the Multiplicative Identity Property.

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped in addition does not change the sum, i.e., (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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Give an example of the Associative Property of Addition.

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(30 + 20) + 60 = 30 + (20 + 60) is an example of the Associative Property of Addition.

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What is the Associative Property?

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The Associative Property refers to the ability to regroup numbers in addition or multiplication without changing the result.