commutative property
Rearrangement doesn't matter
The commutative property is the mathematical principle that the order of certain operations doesn't affect the result.
Addition and multiplication are commutative: 3 + 5 equals 5 + 3, and 2 × 7 equals 7 × 2.
Subtraction and division are not: 5 − 3 does not equal 3 − 5.
- associativeConnecting by relationship
- distributiveConcerning fair division
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- multiplicationProduct-finding operation
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
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algebraic properties involving grouping vs. ordering
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Grouping doesn't affect outcome
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