Question

Which equation exemplifies the commutative property of multiplication??

1: 5+3=3+5

2: 7(5x2)=(7x5)2

3: 12x1=1x12

4: 4x4=2x8

Answer 1

3: 12x1=1=12 because you’re changing the order of numbers you’re multiplying but the product stays the same

Answer 2

Answer: 3: 12x1=1x12

Explanation:

An operation is said to be commutative if the answer to such mathematical operation remains the same no matter the way the variables are arranged. Commutative law is only true under operation addition and multiplication. For example, given two variables A and B, A and B are said to be commutative if

1. A+B = B + A (addition law)

2. AB = BA (multiplicative law)

Applying this to the question, the equation 12×1 = 1×12 exemplifies the commutative property of multiplication because the arrangements of the numbers does not affect the values to answers at both sides of the equation.