Properties of Multiplication

Definitions

100

When a number is multiplied by 0, the result is zero

The Zero Property

200

When two numbers are multiplied together, the order of numbers does not affect the product or result.

Commutative Property 

300

This property states that factors can be multiplied in any order and the product is always the same. This also called the order property of multiplication.

Commutative Property

400

Any number multiplied by 1 remains the same

Identity Property

Which property?

100

Name the property being used 

 7 x 4 = 4 x 7

commutative property 

200

Name the property 

3 × 1 = 3

Identity Property 

300

Name the property. 

81 x 0=0

Zero Property

400

12 x 6 =

6 x 12 = 

Commutative Property

Random

100

Solve the problem and name the property you used: 

1 x 740

Identity Property

740

200

Write the commutative property for this equation:

11 x 9 = 

9 x 11=

300

Use the commutative property to rewrite this equation and solve. 

 5 x 6

6 x 5 = 30 

400

Solve this equation and name the property 

18 x 0 =

Zero Property

0