Last updated at June 15, 2018 by Teachoo
If we add 2 whole numbers in any order, we get the same answer
a + b = b + a
Example
For 2 & 3
Hence
2 + 3 = 3 + 2
If we multiply 2 whole numbers in any order, we get the same answer
a × b = b × a
Example
For 2 & 3
Hence
2 × 3 = 3 × 2
Transcript
Commutative Property Over Addition If we add 2 whole numbers in any order, we get the same answer a + b = b + a Example For 2 & 3 Hence 2 + 3 = 3 + 2 Commutative Property Over Multiplication If we multiply 2 whole numbers in any order, we get the same answer a × b = b × a Example For 2 & 3 Hence 2 × 3 = 3 × 2
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