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Math Properties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Commutative property | The order in which numbers are added or multiplied does not change the answer. |
| Associative property | The way in which numbers are grouped when added or multiplied does not change the answer. |
| Identity property of multiplication | The product of any factor and 1 is the same as the factor. |
| Identity property of addition | The sum of an addend and 0 is the same as the addend. |
| Additive inverse property | Adding a number and its opposite will produce a sum of 0. |
| Multiplicative inverse property | Multiplying any number and its inverse reciprocal equals 1. |
| Associative Property | (x + 7) + 9 = x + (7 + 9) |
| Associative Property | 4(3 x 9) = (4 x 3)9 |
| Commutative Property | (x + 7) + 9 = 9 + (7 + x) |
| Commutative Property | 5 x 6 = 6 x 5 |
| Identity Property of Addition | x + 0 = x |
| Identity Property of Multiplication | 6(1) = 6 |
| Multiplicative Inverse Property | 4 x ¼ = 1 |
| Additive Inverse Property | -5 + 5 = 0 |
| Distributive Property | 4(x + 3) = 4x + 12 |
| Distributive Property | 16 + 40 = 8(2 + 5) |