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Lesson: Using Commutative and Associative Properties to Simplify Algebraic Expressions

This lesson discusses commutative and associative properties for addition and multiplication operations in order to simplify algebraic expressions.

Worksheet: Using Commutative and Associative Properties to Simplify Algebraic Expressions • 25 Questions

Q1:

Does the associative property apply to subtraction?

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Q2:

Does the commutative property apply to division?

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Byes

Q3:

Identify the property demonstrated in the following equation: .

Aidentity property of addition
Bcommutative property of addition
Cdistributive property
Dassociative property of addition

Q4:

In a class, Cassandra calculates and Charles calculates . Which property of addition tells us that their answers will be the same?

Aidentity property
Bassociative property
Cdistributive property
Dcommutative property

Q5:

Natalie noticed that for the shown rectangle, she could either multiply 6 by 7 or 7 by 6 to get its area, which is 42 square inches. Identify the property which allows her to do this.

Aidentity property of multiplication
Bcommutative property of multiplication
Cdistributive property
Dassociative property of multiplication

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