This property says you can switch around the factors and the product will stay the same. For example: 2x3=6 and 3x2=6
Commutative Property
6 x ___ = 42
7
14x3
42
(4x5)x6
120
I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?
A Coin
This property says any number times 1 is always that same number.
Identity Property
55/5
11
15x4
60
Use the numbers 3, 5, 5 to find a product.
75
Which word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short
This property says that any number times zero is always zero.
Zero Property
3x7
21
16x5
80
4x(6x2)
48
What can travel all over the world, but never leave the corner?
A stamp
This property says you can break apart a large number into smaller numbers. Then put it back together after you multiple.
Distributive Property
18/3
6
17x6
102
Use the numbers 7, 3, 2 to find a product.
42
It has keys, but no locks. It has a space, but no room. You can enter, but not go inside. What am I?
This property says you can multiple factors in any order and get the same product. For example: (2x3)x4=24 and 2x(3x4)=24.
Associative Property
30/__ = 6
5
18x4
72
Mrs. Steadman solved the problem 6x(2x5). Find a different way to solve her problem.
60
It's the only place in the world where today comes before yesterday.
A dictionary