Commutative Property
The Commutative Property is a fundamental principle in mathematics that states the order in which two numbers are added or multiplied does not change the result. For example, in addition, 3 + 5 equals 5 + 3, both equaling 8. Similarly, in multiplication, 4 × 6 is the same as 6 × 4, both resulting in 24.
This property applies to addition and multiplication but not to subtraction or division. Understanding the Commutative Property helps simplify calculations and solve problems more efficiently, making it a key concept in arithmetic and algebra.