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Which property justifies this question -5 x 12 = 12 x -5

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Answer:

Commutative Property of Multiplication

Explanation:

Commutative Property of Multiplication is the switching of the order first factor (multiplicand) and the second factor (multiplier), which does not change the product. For example, 4 × 5 = 5 × 4

-5 × 12 = -60

12 × -5 = -60

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