SOLUTION: For each of the following, identify the whole-number properties that are illustrated. (a) 2(3 + 4) = 2(4 + 3) (b) 5 + 7 = 7 + 5 (c) 1 • 14 = 14 = 14 • 1 (d) 5(9 + 3) = 5 • 9 +

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Question 234598: For each of the following, identify the whole-number properties that are illustrated.
(a) 2(3 + 4) = 2(4 + 3)
(b) 5 + 7 = 7 + 5
(c) 1 • 14 = 14 = 14 • 1
(d) 5(9 + 3) = 5 • 9 + 5 • 3
(e) 2 + (3 + 2) = (2 + 3) + 2
(f) 5(3 • 4) = (5 • 3)4

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a) Commutative property of addition
b) Commutative property of addition
c) Multiplicative identity
d) Distributive property
e) Associative property of addition
f) Associative property of multiplication

Learn these and be able to recite them in your sleep. DO NOT progress to the next chapter in your book until you learn these.

John


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