Math Properties Distributive, Commutative, Associative, Identity The distributive property helps us how we can distribute multiplication over addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and bracket. In algebra, the Distributive Property is used to help you simplify algebraic expressions , combine like terms, and find the value of variables. Commutative Property: ORDER (Commute or Move) Addition Order is not important when adding numbers. 4 + 7 = 7 + 4 Multiplication Order is not important when multiplying numbers. 8 x 3 = 3 x 8 Commutative Property Associative Property: GROUPING Addition: The grouping of numbers is not important when adding numbers. 3 + (4 + 7) = ; (3 + 4) + 7 Multiplication: The grouping of numbers is not important when multiplying numbers. 2 x (8 x 3) = ; (2 x 8) x 3 Neither the associative nor the commutative property works for subtraction or division. Grouping and order make a hug...
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