algebraic properties
what is a commutative property
changing the order of numbers being added or multiplied does not change the final result.
9+12-15=
6
6x6x6x6
6 to the power of 4
4/5-1/2=
3/10
7x7x7=
343
what is a associative property
the grouping of numbers when adding or multiplying doesn't change the final result
22-17+8=
13
4x4x4
4 to the power of 3
8/9+2/3=
14/9 or 1 and 5/9
2x2x2=
8
what is identity properties
The sum of a addend and 0 is the addend. the product of a factor and 1 is the factor
9-2+3=
10
9x9x9x9x9
9 to the power of 5
1/2 + 1/3 =
5/6
9x9x9x9=
6561
6-2+3-2+6=
11
1x1x1x1x1
1 to the power of 5
2/3 - 1/4 =
5/12
6x6x6x6
1296
923-422+692=
1193
666x666x666=
666 to the power power of 3
1/2 + 2 1/4 =
3 1/4
1x1x1x1
1