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Which equations shows the correct way to apply the Commutative Property of Multiplication?(1 point)O 9 x 8 = 8 x 9O 3 x (4 x 5) = (3 x 4) x 5O 6 x (2 + 3) = (6 x 2) +3O 8x 2 = 4 x 4

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The commutative property of multiplication says the following:

Order of factor does not vary the product. therefore:


\begin{gathered} 8\cdot9=9\cdot8 \\ 72=72 \end{gathered}

althoygh the order changes, the result does not change.

The answer is the first option:

9 x 8 = 8 x 9

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