Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Properties of multiplication

Properties of multiplication

What you'll learn

  • Identify and define the commutative, associative, and distributive properties of multiplication using examples.
  • Apply the associative and commutative properties of multiplication to simplify numerical expressions and solve problems with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Use the distributive property to rewrite multiplication expressions involving parentheses, such as a(b+c), and verify the equivalence with at least 75% accuracy.
  • Explain how the properties of multiplication can be used to make mental math calculations easier, providing at least two different examples.

Tutorial Preview

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Which expression is equal to 7 × 9?

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Which expression is equal to (2 × 5) × 3?

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Which expression is equal to 4 × (6 + 2)?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which expression is equivalent to 5 × 3?
0.3 × 5
1.5 + 3
2.5 - 3
3.15 ÷ 3
Easy
The expression 10 × 2 is the same as which other expression?
0.2 × 10
1.10 + 2
2.10 - 2
3.2 + 10
Easy
Which expression is equivalent to (4 × 2) × 6?
0.4 × (2 × 6)
1.(4 + 2) × 6
2.4 × (2 + 6)
3.(6 × 2) × 4

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Properties of multiplication is a Grade 8 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Properties of multiplication?

You'll be able to: Identify and define the commutative, associative, and distributive properties of multiplication using examples; Apply the associative and commutative properties of multiplication to simplify numerical expressions and solve….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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