Commutative and Associative Quiz

The Commutative Property states that when we change the order of numbers when adding, the answer does not change.

• True

• False

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

What is the value of 3+(-5)+7 using the commutative and associative properties of operations?

Type your answer using only numerals (i.e., 1, 2, 4.5) and, if needed, a negative sign (i.e., -3, -0.4, -105).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

What is the value of -4+9+(-7) using the commutative and associative properties of operations?

Type your answer using only numerals (i.e., 1, 2, 4.5) and, if needed, a negative sign (i.e., -3, -0.4, -105).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

What is the value of (-6)+8+(-10) using the associative and commutative properties?

• -16

• -8

• 8

• 18

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

What is the value of (-2)+(-5+7) using the associative and communicative properties?

• -10

• -3

• 0

• 2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

What is the value of (-3 - 1)-(-8) using the associative and commutative properties?

• -4

• -2

• 2

• 4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

A diver is swimming in the ocean 4 feet below sea level. The diver swims 3 more feet below sea level to observe a few sea animals, then swims 2 feet up toward the surface of the water. 

Which expression models the diver’s final elevation?

• 4 + 3 + 2

• 4 - 3 + 2

• -4 + 3 - 2

• -4 - 3 + 2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

The temperature on a cold night was -25 °F. The temperature rose by 7 °F when the sun came up. When the sun set again, the temperature dropped by 5 °F. 

Which expression models the temperature after the sunset?

• -25 + 7 + 5

• -25 + 7 - 5

• -25 - 7- 5

• -25 -7 + 5

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Juan earned 60 points in a video game. He lost 30 points, earned 53 points, then lost 40 more points.

Which expression models Juan’s final score in the video game? 

• 60 + 30 + 53 + 40

• 60 - 30 - 53 - 40

• 60 + 30 - 53 + 40

• 60 - 30 + 53 - 40

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

The Hawks football team must gain 8 yards in the next four plays to keep possession of the ball. During the 1st play, the Hawks lost 10 yards.  During the 2nd play, they gained 6 yards.  During the 3rd play, they lose 5 yards. During the 4th play, they gained 12 yards. 

What was the total change in yards for the 4 plays? 

Type your answer using only numerals (i.e., 1, 2, 4.5) and, if needed, a negative sign (i.e., -3, -0.4, -105). 

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3