Which property: 6 × 4 = 4 × 6

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Question: which property is this: 6 × 4 = 4 × 6?

6 × 4 = 4 × 6

Look at both sides.

The order changed.

the order changed

So it is the commutative property of multiplication.

= commutative property of multiplication

Let's check: work out both sides.

The left side is 24.

The right side is 24.

Both the same.

So the answer is right!

6 × 4 = 24, 4 × 6 = 24

Let's look back.

First: compare the two sides.

Last: check.

Answer

= commutative property of multiplication

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Which property is this: 9 × 2 = 2 × 9

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commutative property of multiplication