Properties of addition and multiplication
Properties of addition and multiplication
What you'll learn
- Identify and state the commutative, associative, identity, and distributive properties of addition and multiplication, given at least 4 examples of each with 80% accuracy.
- Apply the commutative and associative properties to simplify numerical expressions involving addition and multiplication with at least 75% accuracy on a worksheet with 10 problems.
- Explain, in writing, how the distributive property can be used to expand expressions such as a(b + c), providing a clear and accurate explanation with at least 3 supporting examples.
- Solve equations using the properties of addition and multiplication, demonstrating proficiency by correctly solving 8 out of 10 problems on a quiz.
Tutorial Preview
Does changing the order change the sum? 5 + 8 vs 8 + 5
Does grouping change the product? (2 × 3) × 4 vs 2 × (3 × 4)
How can we rewrite 4 × (5 + 2)?
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What grade level is "Properties of addition and multiplication"?
Properties of addition and multiplication is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Properties of addition and multiplication?
You'll be able to: Identify and state the commutative, associative, identity, and distributive properties of addition and multiplication, given at least 4 examples of each with 80% accuracy; Apply the commutative and associative properties to….
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How many practice questions are included with Properties of addition and multiplication?
This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.