1. Properties of Addition and Multiplication

2. Commutative Property Commutative – commute (move around)
Commutative property – numbers move around
Numbers can be added or multiplied in any order
9 x 8 = 8 x 9 =

3. Associative Property Associative – associate (group)
Associative property – grouping
The grouping of numbers being added or multiplied does not matter
2 x (3 x4) = (2 x 3) x 4
( ) + 9 = 17 + (13 + 9)

4. Identity Property Identity – being identical
For addition – If 0 is added to any number, the sum will be that number.
= 53
For multiplication – If 1 is multiplied by any number, the product will be that number.
1 x 94 = 94