Lesson: Simplifying Expressions: Commutative and Associative Properties Mathematics • Middle School • Grade 6

Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to simplify algebraic expressions using the commutative and associative properties for addition and multiplication.

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Q1:

If , what is the value of ?

Q2:

Use the properties of real numbers to simplify the expression to one without parentheses.

Q3:

Which of the following illustrates the associative property of addition?

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