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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Properties of Operations on Integers
Week 4
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Properties of Operations on
Integers
Week 4
Learning Code-M7NS-Ie-1

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MODULE PROPERTIES OF OPERATIONS ON

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INTEGERS
In the preview module, you have learned to perform operations on integers
and solve problems involving these numbers. When we perform these operations
with integers, we must always keep in mind the sign of every number. Before
exploring into further operations, we first need to know the properties related to these
mathematical operations.
In this module, you will learn the different properties of operations on
integers and apply these in solving problems.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
• state and illustrate the different properties of the operations on integers:
closure; commutative; associative; distributive; identity; inverse.
• rewrite given expressions according to the given property.
• apply the properties of operations on integers in problems.
• appreciate the concept of different properties on integers in real-life
situation.

WHAT I KNOW
Let’s see how much knowledge regarding the lesson you already have.
Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which property states that 15 + (-5) = (-5) + 15?
A. Commutative Property C. Inverse Property
B. Associative Property D. Identity Property
2. What is the identity element for addition?
A. –1 B. 0 C. 1 D. any number
3. Which of the following defines Associative Property?
A. Changing order of the addends/factors does not affect the sum/product.
B. Changing the groupings of the addends/factors does not affect the
sum/product.
C. Multiplication distributes over addition/subtraction.
D. The sum/product of two integers is also an integer.
4. Which property states that multiplying any number by 1 equals the same
number?
A. Commutative Property C. Inverse Property
B. Associative Property D. Identity Property
5. 5(4 + 8) = 5 • 4 + 5 • 8. This is an example of the
A. Commutative Property C. Inverse Property
B. Distributive Property D. Associative Property
6. Which of the following expressions does not show closure property?
A. 18 + (-2) B. 16(-4) C. 4  16 D. 9 – 19
7. Under the Associative Property, the expression (6 + 9) + 8 is the same as
A. (6 + 8) + 9 B. 6 + (9 + 8) C. 8 + (6 + 9) D. 8 + (9 + 6)

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8. According to Identity Property of Addition, (-16) + a = b. What are the
values of a and b?
A. a = 0, b = -16 C. a = 1, b = -15
B. a = 0, b = 0 D. a = 16, b = 0
9. What property may be used to find the product of 4 • 58 • 25 mentally?
A. Commutative C. Identity
B. Associative D. Distributive
10. Peter rearranged the expression 15 + (85 + 157) to (15 + 85) + 157 to make
it easier to solve. Which of the following properties tells us that it is okay for
Peter to arrange the problem that way?
A. Associative Property C. Distributive Property
B. Commutative Property D. Inverse Property
11. Which of the following is an example of Multiplication Property of Zero?
A. 10 • 0 = 0 C. 0 + 10 = 10
B. 10 • 0 = 0 • 10 C. 10 – 10 = 0
12. What is the sum of a number and its opposite?
A. 0 C. 1
B. the same number D. undefined
13. Which equation below shows a correct use of distributive property?
A. 2(3 + 4) = (2 + 3) • (2 + 4) C. 2(3 + 4) = 2(4 + 3)
B. 2(3 + 4) = (2 • 3) + 4 D. 2(3 + 4) = (2 • 3) + (2• 4)
14. Using the distributive property, if you subtract the product of 4 and 9 from
the product of 4 and 12, then you can also rewrite this in the form
A. (4 – 9) • (4 – 12) C. 4(9 – 12)
B. (4 • 9) – (4 • 12) D. 4(12 – 9)
15. Luisa bought 8 pieces of pencils for Php13. To find the total cost, she added
the products of 8 x 10 and 8 x 3, what property of multiplication did Luisa
used?
A. Commutative Property C. Distributive Property
B. Associative Property D. Identity Property

*** If you got an honest 15 points (perfect score), you may skip this module.

WHAT’S IN (Communication and Critical Thinking)

Let us recall the concepts you have learned in our previous lesson.
Perform the indicated operation.
1. 65 + (–23) 4. (–23) + 65
2. [100 • (–1)] • (–2) 5. 100 • [(–1) • (–2)]
3. 32 + (–32) 6. (–54) + 54
a. What can you say about the given and order of the addends in numbers 1
and 4?
b. What can you say about the given and the grouping in numbers 2 and 5?
c. Compare the sum in numbers 1 and 4? the product in numbers 2 and 5?
d. What kind of numbers are 32 and –32? What is their sum?

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WHAT’S NEW (Communication and Critical Thinking)

It is very important for an individual to have a job. It gives a

person a sense of direction and a source of income to provide for their
families.
Maria and Juan work at a department store. Each earns Php512
for 8 hours of working a day. During the Modified Enhanced
Community Quarantine caused by the pandemic COVID-19, only few
workers can work and in a limited time. Maria is only allowed to work
for 24 hours per week while Juan can work for 32 hours per week. How
much do the two of them earn together in a week?
Let’s analyze what you have read:
1. How much is their salary for an hour?
2. Write an expression that will represent the total amount they will earn
together in one week during the quarantine?
3. How much do the two of them earn together in a week during the
quarantine?
4. If Maria and Juan are your parents, how can you help them in this time of
pandemic?
5. What property of operations on integers do you think can be applied in the
problem?

Where you able to answer the last question? If you are not sure, then let’s
figure it out.

WHAT IS IT (Communication, Critical Thinking)

You know that the salary of Maria per hour plus the salary of Juan per hour
is the same as the salary of Juan per hour plus the salary of Maria per hour. But
do you know which property of the integers is at work in this situation? This time,
you need a better understanding on the properties of operations on integers.

Properties of Operations on Integers

Closure Properties
If you will be asked to find the sum of the integers 8 and 10, the sum is 18
which is also an integer. In the same manner, their product, 80 is also an integer.
These examples illustrate closure properties.

Closure Property of Addition

If a and b are two integers, then a + b is also an integer.
Closure Property of Multiplication
If a and b are two integers, then a – b is also an integer.

Is the set of integers closed under subtraction? The difference of the

integers 16 and 5 is 11, since 11 is also an integer then it is also closed under
subtraction. How about in division? The quotient of the integers 16 and 4 is 4, it
is also an integer, but when we divide 4 by 16, the answer is not an integer,
therefore division of integers does not follow closure property.

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Commutative Properties
You will get the same result whether you evaluate 16 + (–9) or (–9) + 16.
With multiplication, 6 • 4 = 4 • 6. These examples illustrate commutative
properties.

Commutative Property of Addition

For any integers a and b, a + b = b + a.
Changing the order of the addends does not affect the sum.
Commutative Property of Multiplication
For any integers a and b, a • b = b • a.
Changing the order of the factors does not affect the product.

Associative Properties
Consider the expressions (14 + 9) + 6 and 14 + (9 + 6), using the order of
operations, you will get the same sum.
14 + (6 + 9) = (14 + 6) + 9
14 + 15 = 20 + 9
29 = 29
Notice also, that when you get the product (6 • 2) • 5, you will get the same
answer when you evaluate 6 • (2 • 5).
(6 • 2) • 5 = 6 • (2 • 5)
12 • 5 = 6 • 10
60 = 60
These examples illustrate the associative properties.

Associative Property of Addition

For any integers a and b, a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c.
Changing the grouping of the addends does not affect the sum.
Associative Property of Multiplication
For any integers a and b, a • (b • c) = (a • b) • c.
Changing the grouping of the factors does not affect the product.

Distributive Property
Using the order of operations in the expression 7 • (4 + 5), you will have
7 • (4 + 5) = 7 • 9
= 63
Note that 7 • 4 + 7 • 5 = 28 + 35
= 63
Therefore, 7 • (4 + 5) = 7 • 4 + 7 • 5

This example illustrates the distributive property.

Distributive Property
For any integers a, b, and c,
a • (b + c) = ab + ac
Because subtraction is defined in terms of addition, multiplication distributes not
only for addition but also for subtraction. For instance,
6 • (8 – 5) = 6 • 8 – 6 • 5

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6 • 3 = 48 – 30
18 = 18
Identity Properties
In a + 15 = 15 and b • 15 = 15, what values of a and b will make each
statement true?
Addition of 0 to a number does not change the number, and multiplication
of number by 1, does not change the number. For this reason, 0 is called the
additive identity and 1 is called the multiplicative identity.

Identity Property of Addition

For any integer a, a + 0 = 0 + a = a.
Identity Property of Multiplication
For any integer a, a • 1 = 1 • a = a.

Inverse Properties
The ideas of additive inverses and multiplicative inverses were introduced in
the previous lesson. For instance,
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10 + (-10) = 0 and 15 • = 1.
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Inverse Property of Addition

For any integer a, there is a unique number –a such that
a + (-a) = (-a) + a = 0
The sum of a number and its additive inverse (opposite) is 0.
Inverse Property of Multiplication
1
For any integer a, there is a unique number such that
𝑎
1 1
a• = •a=1
𝑎 𝑎
The product of a number and its multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) is 1.

Zero Property of Multiplication

In each of these equations below, 0 is one of the factors.
0(5) = 0 25 x 0 = 0 3•5•0=0

What can you say about the product, when 0 is a factor?

Zero Property of Addition

For any integer a, a•0=0•a=a
The product of any number and zero is zero.

Example 1: Identify the property that justifies each statement.

a. 15 + (-8) = (-8) + 15
b. 5 + (-5) = 0
c. 18(0) = 0
d. 18 • (2 • 6) = (18 • 2) • 6
e. 4 (5 – 8) = 20 – 32
Solution:
a. Commutative Property of Addition
b. Inverse Property of Addition
c. Zero Property of Multiplication
d. Associative Property of Multiplication
e. Distributive Property

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Example 2: Rewrite the given expression using the indicated property.

a. 18 + (-7); Commutative Property
b. 4 • (8 • 5); Associative Property
c. 2(16 – 4); Distributive Property
Solution:
a. (-7) + 18 b. (4 • 8) • 5 c. 2 • 16 – 2 • 4

Example 3: Use Associative Property to evaluate each. Look for the sums of 0 or
10 or products of 10 or 100.
a. 41 + 77 + 23 + 58 + 42
b. 85 + (-28) + 28 + 16 + (-16) + 12
c. (48 • 5) • 20
Solution:
a. 41 + 77 + 23 + 58 + 42 = 41 + (77 + 23) + (58 + 42)
= 41 + 100 + 100
= 241
b. 85 + (-28) + 28 + 16 + (-16) + 12 = 85 + [(-28) + 28] + [16 + (-16)] + 12
= 85 + 0 + 0 + 12
= 97
c. (48 • 5) • 20 = 48 • (5 • 20)
= 48 • 100
= 4800

Example 4: Use Commutative Property to make it possible to solve the problems

mentally.
a. 45 + 32 + 55 b. 25 • 18 • 4 c. 67 + 59 + 33
Solution:
a. 45 + 32 + 55 = (45 + 55) + 32
= 100 + 32
= 132

b. 25 • 18 • 4 = (25 • 4) • 18
= 100 • 18
= 1800

c. 67 + 59 + 33 = 67 + 33 + 59
= 100 + 59
= 159

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Example 5: Use Distributive Property to find each product mentally.
a. 9(23) b. 8(105) c. 5(97)
Solution:
a. 9(23) = 9(20 + 3) b. 8(105) = 8(100 + 5)
= 9 • 20 + 9 • 3 = 8 • 100 + 8 • 5
= 180 + 27 = 800 + 40
= 207 = 840
c. 5(97) = 5(100 – 3)
= 5 • 100 – 5 • 3
= 500 – 15
= 485
Are you now ready to do the activities? Let’s start!

WHAT’S MORE (Critical Thinking)

Activity 1: WHO AM I?
Name the property illustrated in each of the following.
1. 4 + 9 = 9 + 4 6. 1 • 8 = 8 • 1
2. 6(3) = 18,18 is an integer 7. 4 + (7 + 1) = 4 + (1 + 7)
3. 0 + 7 = 7 8. 15 • (2 • 3) = (2 • 3) • m
4. 8 + (-8) = 0 9. 6 + (2 + 5) = (6 + 2) + 5
1
5. 2(9 + 4) = 18 + 8 10. 4 • = 1
4

Now that you can already identify the properties illustrated above, then try to
do the next activity.
Activity 2: COMPLETE ME!
Complete each of the following using the indicated property.
1
1. • ___ = 1; multiplicative inverse
9
2. -10 • ___ = -10; identity property
3. 8 • (4 • 7) = _______ • 8; commutative property
4. 6(8 + 9) = 6 • 8 + 6 • ___; distributive property
5. (18 + 7) + 15 = 18 + (___ + 15); associative property

Nice work! Now try to apply the properties by supplying the equivalent
expression needed using the indicated property.

Activity 3: EXPRESS YOURSELF

Rewrite the given expression using the indicated property.
1. 25 + 16; commutative property
2. (23 • 5) • 12; associative property
3. 9 • 11 + 9 • 12; distributive property
4. 27 + (-27); inverse property
5. 1 • (-34); identity property

Good job! Surely you can already apply these properties in solving the next
items.

Activity 4: MAKE IT EASY!

Use shortcuts to find the sum or product.
1. 57 + 64 + 36 + 43 + 85

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2. 188 + 105 + 112 + (-105)
3. 25 • 48 • 4
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4. 20 • 15 • (-5) •
15
5. 15(102)

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

PROPERTIES OF OPERATIONS ON INTEGERS

1. Closure Property
Two integers that are added or multiplied remain as integers. The set of integers
is closed under addition and multiplication.
2. Commutative Property
Changing the order of two numbers that are either being added or multiplied
does not change the value.

3. Associative Property
Changing the grouping of numbers that are either being added or multiplied
does not change its value.
4. Distributive Property
When two numbers have been added / subtracted and then multiplied by a
factor, the result will be the same when each number is multiplied by the
factor and the products are then added / subtracted.
5. Identity Property
Additive Identity states that the sum of any number and 0 is the given
number. Multiplicative Identity states that the product of any number and 1
is the given number.
6. Inverse Property
In Addition, the sum of any number and its additive inverse, is zero. The
additive inverse of the number a is -a.
In Multiplication, the product of any number and its multiplicative inverse or
1
reciprocal, is 1. The multiplicative inverse of the number a is .
𝑎
7. Zero Property of Multiplication
The product of any number and zero is zero.

WHAT CAN I DO (Communication, Critical Thinking, and

Creativity)
A. True or False.
1. Subtraction is a commutative operation.
2. The multiplicative inverse of 16 is –16.
3. 10  2 = 2  10
4. 5(8) – 5(10) = 5 (8 – 10)
5. 21 + (9 + 15) = (21 + 9) + 15
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B. Use the indicated property to rewrite the given expression in a different form.
1. 0 + (-15); commutative property
2. 9 • 2 + 6 • 2; distributive property
3. 1 • 22; multiplicative identity
1
4. • 18; multiplicative inverse
18
5. (-23 + 16) + 14; associative property
C. Evaluate the following using the properties of operations.
1. 4 – 7 + 10 – 5
2. 15 • 3 + 5 • 3
3. 39 + 68 + 32 + 61 + 19
4. 16 + 25 + (-16) + 12 + (-25)
5. 36 • 1 + 0
D. Do the following.
1. Provide an example that shows division is not associative.
2. Describe two ways to solve 9(12 + 8).
3. Draw/Cut pictures of two things that you do that are not commutative.

ASSESSMENT (Critical Thinking)

A. Identify the property that justifies each statement

1. 28 + (-9) = (-9) + 28
2. 12 • 4 + 8 • 4 = 4(12 + 8)
1
3. • 11 = 1
11
4. –100 + 0 = –100
5. 15 • (2 • 9) = (15 • 2) • 9
B. Complete each equation using the given property.
1. (15 + 14) + 16 = ____________________; associative
2. 3 • 4 – 5 • 4 = _____________________; distributive
3. –9(1) = __________________; identity property
4. 15 + ________ = 0; inverse property
5. 12 • ______ = 1; inverse property

POSTTEST
Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is the additive inverse of 8?
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A. –8 B. 0 C. 1 D.
8
2. It states that interchanging the addends does not affect the sum.
A. Associative Property C. Distributive Property
B. Commutative Property D. Identity Property
3. Which of the following is not true?
A. The set of integers is closed under subtraction.
B. The sum of a number and its additive inverse is 0.
C. Division can be distributed over addition and subtraction.
D. Changing the grouping of the factors does not affect its product.
4. Applying the Commutative Property of Multiplication, the expression 5
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A. 5 • 8 B. 8 • 5 C. 5 • (-5) D. 5 • 8 • 1
5. What is the reciprocal of 18?
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A. -18 B. 0 C. 1 D.
18
6. Applying the Commutative Property of Addition, the expression 7 + 6 can
also be written in the form
A. 6 + 7 B. 7 + 6 C. 7(2 + 4) D. 7 + 6 + 0
7. Which of the following illustrates Identity Property of Multiplication?
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A. 6 x = 1 B. 6 x 0 = 0 C. 6 x 1 = 6 D. 6 x 1 = 1 x 6
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8. What property is illustrated in the equation 4 •(8 • 2) = (4 • 8) • 2?
A. Identity Property C. Associative Property
B. Commutative Property D. Closure Property
9. What is the product when a number is multiplied by zero?
A. 0 B. 1 C. the same number D. -1
10. What is the missing number in 21 x ____ = 1?
1
A. 0 B. 1 C. – 21 D.
21
11. What property states that the product of any number and 1 is the given
number?
A. Commutative Property C. Associative Property
B. Identity Property D. Inverse Property

12. Which of the following illustrates Commutative Property of Addition?

A. 4 + (15 + 9) = (4 + 15) + 9 C. 4 + (15 + 9) = 4 + (9 + 15)
B. 4 + (15 + 9) = 4 + 24 D. (4 + 15) + 9 = 19 + 9
13. Jaime is asked to evaluate 32 + 57 + 68, To find the sum of the three
numbers easily, she rewrites this in the form 32 + 68 + 57? What property
did she use?
A. Commutative Property C. Inverse Property
B. Associative Property D. Distributive Property
14. Michael and Michelle were asked to find 42 18
the area of the rectangle at the right.
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Michael said that the area can be
expressed as 15(42) + 15(18), Michelle said
that it is 15(42 + 18). Who is correct?
(Hint:
A. A = lw)
Michael C. Both are correct
B. Michelle D. Both of them are incorrect
15. A box of facemask is worth Php500. Robert bought 12 boxes and sell them
for Php525 per box, how much will be his total interest? Which of the
following can be used in solving for his total interest?
i. 12(525) – 12(500)iii. 12(525 – 500)
ii. 12(25) iv. (525 – 500)12
A. i and ii B. i and iii C. i, ii and iii D. all

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES (Communication and Critical Thinking)

Example – Conclusion Map (ECM)

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

* Buy a burger and
then a soft drink
* Buy a soft drink
and then a burger
COMMUTATIVE
* Listen to a music
and then watch tv
* Watch tv and then
listen to a music
COMMUTATIVE
* Wash the clothes
and then iron them
* Iron the clothes
and then wash them
NOT
COMMUTATIVE

CONCLUSION
(Define Commutative Property in your own words)

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MY OWN EXAMPLE

E-Search
You may also check on the following video lessons for your reference and further
learnings on the properties of operations on integers.
https://byjus.com/maths/properties-of-integers/
https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/integers.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPmiS5Z74tk

REFERENCES

Alan G. Foster, et. al (2000) Algebra 1: Applications and Connections Glencoe

Division of Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill Publishing Company New York, USA

Mark Dugopolski (2004) Algebra Mc-Graw-Hill Education (Asia)

Dr. Joseph Yeo, et.al (2015) The New Syllabus Mathematics (Singapore Math), Rex
Book Store Manila, Philippines

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PISA – based Worksheet

PROPERTIES OF OPERATIONS

Philippines is now under the enhanced community quarantine

because of the newly discovered pandemic which is the Novel Coronavirus
also known as COVID-19.
Each municipality conducts a rapid testing for COVID-19. They also
give Personal Protective Equipment for the frontliner and 2pieces of face
mask for each of the family.
The person authority applies the properties of operations on the set
of integers to do the statistics needed. They use the signage to label the
process. Look the picture below.

LET’S ANALYZE
1. What action does the municipality do to test immediately people for
COVID-19?
________________________________________________________________
2. In Identity property of multiplication, what number is used as the
multiplier?
________________________________________________________________
3. What properties of operation are changing the grouping of numbers
that are either added or multiplied does not change its value?
________________________________________________________________
4. If you add or multiply integers and the answer is also integers, what
properties of operation are applied?
________________________________________________________________
5. Explain the distributive properties of operations on the sets of
integers.
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