Properties of Multiplication The properties for multiplying whole numbers are also true for multiplying fractions and whole numbers. (only 1 new property) What properties of multiplication do you remember and what word do you associate with each property?
Commutative Property of Multiplication The order of the factors does not change the product.
Zero Property of Multiplication The product of any factor and zero = 0.
Associative Property of Multiplication The way factors are grouped does not change the product.
Identity Property of Multiplication The product of 1 and any factor equals the factor.
Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition
Distributive Property of Multiplication over Subtraction
Multiplicative Inverse Property Inverse = Flip = reciprocal
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Identify the Property of Multiplication & the word we associate with the property
Complete & Identify the Property
Solve. Watch the signs!!