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4 Multiply Real Numbers

part 2
Properties (Rules) of Multiplication

Property Words Algebra Numbers

Commutative a·b= 5·3=

Associative (a · b) · c = (2 · 3) · 4 =

Identity a·1= 3·1=

Zero a·0= 5 ·0=

-1 a · ( -1) = 4 · (-1) =

Example 1. Name the property illustrated.

a. 3 · 0 = 0 b. t · 1 = t

c. a · 3 = 3 · a d. -7(-1) = 7

Example 2. Find the product.

a. (-2)(a)(-5)

On your own:

Name the property.

1. -4 · 0 = 0 2. 6 · 2 = 2 · 6 3. (4 · 5) · 6 = 4 · (5 · 6)

Your assignment is: