1
Q
commutative [KOM-yuh-tey-tiv] property of addition
A
If the order of the addends is changed, the sum stays the same.
2
Q
commutative property of multiplication
A
If the order of the factors is changed, the product stays the same.
3
Q
associative [uh-SOH-see-ey-tiv] property of addition
A
The way that the addends are grouped does not change the sum.
4
Q
associative property of multiplication
A
The way that the factors are grouped does not change the product.
5
Q
distributive [dih-STRIB-yuh-tiv] property
A
Multiplying a sum by a number equals multiplying each addend by the number and adding the products.
