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SOL 8.15c
Properties of real numbers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Commutative Property | same numbers but in a different order |
| Associative Property | same numbers, same order but grouped differently with parentheses |
| Distributive Property | multiplying an expression inside of parentheses by a number outside |
| Identity Property | Adding zero or multiplying by one to keep the same number |
| Inverse Property | adding the opposite or multiplying by a reciprocal to equal zero |
| Zero Property | Multiplying by zero |
| 14(0) = 0 | Zero Property |
| 10 + -10 = 0 | Inverse Property |
| 5(m + 2) = 5(m) + 5(2) | Distributive Property |
| (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) | Associative Property |
| 6(1/6) = 1 | Inverse Property |
| y + 0 = y | Identity Property |
| 9 + 4 + 8 = 8 + 9 + 4 | Commutative Property |
| Key word(s) that describe the Associative Property | Groups ( ) |
| Key word(s) that describe the Commutative Property | Order |
| Key word(s) that describe the Inverse Property | Opposite or Reciprocal |
| Key word(s) that describe the Distributive Property | Hand out |