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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Properties on the Operations on
Integers
Mathematics – Grade 7
Quarter 1– Module 3: Properties on the Operations on Integers
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Properties on the Operations on
Integers
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 Let Us Learn!

After going through this module, you are expected to illustrate the
different properties of operations on the set of integers (M7NS-Id-2).

Specifically, you will:

1. state and illustrate the different properties of the operations on integers;

2. rewrite given expressions according to the given property; and
3. apply a given property in a real-life situation.

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 Let Us Try!

Perform the indicated operations.

a. 5 + 3 = 3 + 5 c. (3 + 4) + 1 = 3 + (4 + 1)
= +1=3+
=

b. -4 ● -2 = -2 ● -4 d. (-3 ● 2) ● 1 = -3 ● (2 ● 1)
= ● 1 = -3 ●

Questions:

1. What have you observed with the order of the numbers being added in
a? being multiplied in b?

2. What have you observed with the results inside the boxes?

3. Did the order of the addends or factors affect the result?

4. What have you observed with the grouping of the numbers being added
in c? being multiplied in c?

5. What have you observed with the results inside the boxes?

6. Did the grouping of the addends or factors affect the result?

When adding and multiplying, the order of addends and factors does
not matter, therefore, addition and multiplication is commutative. The
grouping of numbers does not also affect the result in addition and
multiplication, this property is known as associative. In the next discussion,
you will learn more about the different properties on the operations of
integers.

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 Let Us Study

The properties of real numbers are useful in performing operations, and

later, in simplifying algebraic expressions. Written on the table below are the
different properties, its meaning, notation and symbols, and examples.

Notation and
Properties Meaning Examples
Symbols
1. Closure The sum of If a, b ∈ I, then a + b ➢ 2 and 3 are integers,
Property of any two ∈I then 2 + 3 is an
Addition integers is an integer.
integer. (Read as: If a and b
are elements of the ➢ -7 and -2 are integers,
set of integers, then then -7 + (-2) or -9 is
the sum of a and b is an integer.
also an element of
the set of integers.) ➢ 10 and -30 are
integers, then 10 + (-
30) or -20 is an
integer.

2. Closure The product If a, b ∈ I, then a • b ➢ 12 and 4 are integers,

Property of of any two ∈I then 12 • 4 or 48 is an
Multiplication integers is an integer.
integer. (Read as: If a and b
are elements of the ➢ -20 and -5 are
set of integers, then integers, then (-20) (-
the product of a and 5) or 100 is also an
b is also an integer.) integer.

➢ -8 and 5 are integers,

then (-8) (5) or -40 is
also an integer.

3. Commutative Two integers a+b=b+a ➢ 12 + 7 = 7 + 12

Property of can be added 19 = 19
Addition in any order.
➢ -7 + (-2) = -2 + (-7)
-9 = -9

➢ 10 + (-30) = (-30) = 10
-20 = -20

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4. Commutative Two integers a•b=b•a ➢ 12 • 4 = 4 • 12
Property of can be 48 = 48
Multiplication multiplied in
any order. ➢ (-20) (-5) = (-5) (-20)
100 = 100

➢ (-8) (5) = (5) (-8)

-40 = -40

5. Associative If three (a+b) + c = a + (b+c) ➢ (2+15)+8 = 10+(15+8)

Property of integers are 25 + 8 = 10 + 23
Addition added, 33 = 33
changing the
grouping of ➢ [-3+(-7)] + 8 = -3 + [(--
numbers that 7+8]
are added -10 + 8 = -3 + 1
does not -2 = -2
change the
sum. ➢ [-5+10] + 5 = -5 +
(10+5)
5 + 5 = -5 + 15
10 = 10

6. Associative If three (a•b) • c = a • (b•c) ➢ (10•2) • 3 = 10 • (2•3)

Property of integers are 20 • 3 = 10 • 6
Multiplication multiplied, 60 = 60
changing the
grouping of ➢ [(-3) (-7)]•8 = -3•[(-7)
numbers that (8)]
are added 21 • 8 = -3 (-56)
does not 168 168
change the
product. ➢ (-5•10) • 5 = -5 •
(10•5)
-50 • 5 = -5 • 50
-250 = -250

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7. Distributive Multiplying ➢ 7 • (5+3) = 7•5 + 7•3
Property the sum of a • (b + c) = ab + 7 • (8) = 35 + 21
two or more ac 56 = 56
addends by a
number will ➢ -2 • (-2+6) = (-2)(-2) +
give the same (-2)(6)
result as (-2) (4) = (4) + (-12)
multiplying -8 = -8
each addend
individually by ➢ -1 • (-2+-2) = (-1)(-2) +
the number (-1)(-2)
and then -1 • (-4) = 2 + 2
adding the 4=4
products
together.

8. Additive The sum of a+0=a ➢ 5+0=5

Identity any number
Property and 0 is the ➢ 0 + (-3) = -3
number itself.
➢ -100 + 0 = -100

9. Multiplicative The product of a•1=a ➢ 5•1=5

Identity any number
Property and 1 is the ➢ 1 • (-3) = -3
number itself.
➢ -100 • 1 = -100

10. Inverse The sum of a a + (-a) = 0 ➢ 12 + (-12) = 0

Property in number and (The additive inverse
Addition its additive of 12 is -12.)
inverse is
zero. The ➢ -5 + 5 = 0
additive (The additive inverse
inverse of a of 5 is -5.)
number a is -a
➢ -50 + (50) = 0
(The additive inverse
of -50 is -50.)

11. Inverse The product of a•

1
=1 ➢ 12 •
1
=1
𝑎 12
Property in a number and
(The multiplicative
Multiplication its 1
inverse of 12 is .)
multiplicative 12
inverse (also
1
called as ➢ -4 • - = 1
4
reciprocal) is

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 1. The (The multiplicative
multiplicative inverse of -4 is - .)
1
4
inverse of a
1
number a is . 1
𝑎 ➢ -30 • - =1
30
(The multiplicative
1
inverse of 30 is - .)
30

Illustrative Examples
Identify the property that is illustrated in each statement.
1. 100 + 200 = 200 + 100 (Commutative Property of Addition)
2. 12 + (-12) = 0 (Inverse Property of Addition)
3. -50 ● 1 = -50 (Identity Property of Multiplication)
4. 5 (4 + 1) = 5(4) + 5(1) (Distributive Property)
5. -9 +(3 + 2) = (-9+3) + 2 (Associative Property of Addition)

Rewrite the given expression in a different form using the property stated.
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1. Inverse Property in Multiplication 6● 6
=1
2. Distributive Property 4 (5 + 3) = 4(5) + 4(3) = 20 + 12 = 32
3. Commutative Property -20 + -50 = -50 + (-20)
There are also situations in real life which illustrate properties of
operations on integers.

Examples:

a. Closure Property
Mixing soy sauce and vinegar which result into another liquid mixture.

b. Commutative Property
In preparing fruit juice, putting the powder first before the water or putting
the water first before the powder will still result into the same fruit juice.

c. Associative Property
Adding coffee and sugar before adding water or adding the sugar and water
before adding coffee will still produce the same coffee drink.

d. Distributive Property
Your mother gave you four 5-peso coins, and your father gave you four 20-
peso bills. You now have Php. 20 worth of 5-peso coins and Php.80 worth
of 20-peso bill. You also have four sets Php.25 each consisting of a 5-peso
coin and a 20-peso bill.

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e. Identity Property
You will still have the same amount of allowance if your mother will not
increase or decrease your allowance.

f. Inverse Property
Depositing Php. 500.00 in the bank and withdrawing Php. 500 again will
leave a zero balance in your account.

Now, think of your own example of situations which illustrate each property.

Let Us Practice

Understanding the properties of operations on the sets of integers will

help us simplify numerical and algebraic expressions, solve equations, and
more as you progress in studying algebra.

A. Choose the property of operation of integers that is illustrated in each

statement. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

a. Commutative Property of Addition f. Multiplicative Identity Property

b. Commutative Property of Multiplication g. Distributive Property

c. Associative Property of Addition h. Inverse Property in Addition

d. Associative Property of Multiplication i. Inverse Property in Multiplication

e. Additive Identity Property j. Closure Property of Addition

e 1. 11 + 0 = 11 6. 22 • 1 = 22
2. x • (y • z) = (x • y) • z 7. 4 + 5 = 9
3. 8 + (-8) = 0 8. (19+12)+8 = 19+(12+18)
4. 14 + 20 = 20 + 14 9. a • 9 = 9 • a

5. 2 •
1
=1 10. 7 (4 +11) = 7(4) + 7(11)
2

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A. Use the given property to rewrite the given expression in a different form.

1. 2 (12-5) → Distributive Property Answer: 2 (12) – 2 (5)

2. 4 • (5 • 2) → Associative Property Answer: 24 – 10 = 14
3. 8 + 5 → Commutative Property of Addition Answer:
4. 1 • -4 → Multiplicative Identity Property Answer:
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5. 6 • → Inverse Property of Multiplication
6 Answer:
6. 3 (1 + 3) → Distributive Property Answer:
7. 20 + (-20) → Inverse Property of Addition Answer:
8. 0 + 4 → Identity Property of Addition Answer:
9. m + (n+p) → Associative Property of Addition Answer:
10. x • (y•z) → Associative Property of Multiplication Answer:

B. Complete the statement based on the property or properties being shown

in each item. The first one is done for you.

Statement Property

1. 4 (x + 5) = 4x + (4) (5) Distributive Property

2. 5x + (2x+3y) = (5x + ____) + 3y

3. 6 + ________________ = 0

4. -5 • 1 = ________________

5. (-14 + 14) + 7 = _______ + 7 = ____

6. 5 • (2 • ____) = 5 • 1 = _____________

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 Let Us Remember

The lesson on the properties or real numbers explains how numbers or

values are arranged or related in an equation. It further clarifies that no
matter how these numbers are arranged and what processes are used, the
composition of the equation and the final answer is still the same. Our society
is much like these equations- composed of different numbers and operations,
different people with varied personalities, perspectives, and experiences. We
can choose to look at the differences and forever highlight our advantage or
superiority over the others. Or we can focus on the commonality among people
and altogether work for the common good. A peaceful society and harmonious
relationship start with recognizing, appreciating and fully maximizing the
positive traits that we, as a people, have in common.
Source: Mathematics 7 Learner's Material. Department of Education, 2013, 41

Let Us Assess

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What property states that changing the order of two or more terms in
addition does not change the sum?
a. Commutative Property of Addition
b. Associative Property of Addition
c. Identity Property of Addition
d. Inverse Property of Addition

2. What property states that the product of any integer and its inverse is 1?
a. Identity Property of Addition
b. Identity Property of Multiplication
c. Inverse Property of Addition
d. Inverse Property of Multiplication

3. What property states that the product of any two integers is also an integer.
a. Closure Property of Multiplication
b. Commutative Property of Multiplication
c. Identity Property of Multiplication
d. Inverse Property of Multiplication

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4. Which expression results from using the Distributive Property on the
expression -4 (5+3)?
a. (-4) (5) + (-4) (3) c. (-4) (3) + (5) (3)
b. (-4) (5) + (5) (3) d. (3) (5) + (5) (3)

5. Which addition property shows that 9 + 0 = 9?

a. Distributive Property c. Identity Property
b. Associative Property d. Commutative Property

6. Which addition property shows that 4+(-5) = -5+4?

a. Distributive Property c. Identity Property
b. Associative Property d. Commutative Property

7. Which of the equations below shows a correct use of the multiplicative

inverse property?
a. 3 x 1 = 3 c. 3 x (-1 + 2) = 3 (-1) + 3 (-2)
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b. 3 x 1 = 1 x 3 d. 3x 3= 1

8. Which of the following defines the identity property of addition?

a. The numbers can be added in any order.
b. The numbers can be grouped in any order.
c. The factors can be multiplied in any order.
d. The sum of any number and 0 is that number.

9. Which of the following defines the associative property of multiplication?

a. The product of any number and 1 is that number.
b. The product of any number and 0 is zero.
c. The factors can be multiplied in any order.
d. You can group the factors in any order.

10. Which of the following equations illustrate the Inverse Property of

Addition?
a. 4 + (-4) = 0 c. 4 + 4 = 8
b. b. 4 + 0 = 4 d. 4 x 0 = 0

11. What number must be written on the blank to complete the equation 8 x
11 = x 8.
a. 0 b. 1 c. 11 d. 8

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12. Which statement explains the identity property of multiplication?
a. Multiply 9 times 0 and the product is 0.
b. Multiply 9 times 1 and the product is 9.
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c. Multiply 9 times and the product is 1.
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d. Multiply 9 times -9 and the product is 81.

13. What is the result when you multiply a number to its reciprocal?
a. the same number b. 1 c. -1 d. 0

14. Honey bought 5 ballpens that cost ₱18.00 each. To find the total cost, she
added the products of 5 x 10.00 and 5 x 8.00, for a total of ₱90.00, what
property did Honey use?
a. Commutative Property of Multiplication
b. Commutative Property of Addition
c. Associative Property of Multiplication
d. Distributive Property

15. Jane rearranged an expression to make it easier to solve. He changed 2 +

(3 + 5) to (2 + 3) + 5. Which of the following properties tells us that it is
okay for Drew to arrange the problem that way?
a. Associative Property of Addition
b. Distributive Property
c. Identity Property of Addition
d. Commutative Property of Addition

Let Us Enhance

Answer the following questions and justify your answer briefly.

1. Which of the situations below is commutative and which is not? Explain

your answer.
a. To put on your shoes and to put on your socks.
Not commutative, order is important. You must put on your socks first
before wearing your shoes.
b. To fetch water and to chop the wood.
c. To wash your clothes and dry them.

2. What property of operation of integers is illustrated when you are looking

at your own reflection in the mirror? Justify your answer.

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3. Give a real-life situation wherein Associative Property of Addition can be
applied.

4. Mr. Cruz opened a bank account and deposited Php. 10 000. 00. After a
week, he went to the bank and withdrew the same amount of money. What
property of operations of integers is illustrated in this situation? Justify
your answer.

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Let Us Enhance
1.
a. Not commutative, order is important
b. Commutative, order is not important.
c. Not commutative, order is important.
2. Identity Property; explanation may vary
3. Answers may vary
4. Inverse Property; explanation may vary
Let Us Assess Let Us Practice More Let Us Practice
1. A A. 1. e
2. D 1. 14 6. 12 2. d
3. A 2. (4 • 5) • 2 7. 0 3. h
4. A 3. 5+8 8. 4 4. a
5. C 4. -4 9. (m + n) + p 5. i
6. D 5. 1 10. (x • y) (z) 6. f
7. D 7. j
8. D B. 8. c
9. D 1. (4) (5); Distributive Property 9. b
10. A 2. 2x; Associative Property of 10. g
11. C Addition
12. B 3. -6; Inverse Property of Addition
13. B 4. -5; Multiplicative Identity
14. D Property
15. A 5. 0, 7; Inverse Property of Addition
and Additive Identity Property
6. ½, 5; Multiplicative Inverse and
Identity Property of Multiplication
Answer Key
 References

Gladys C. Nivera, Grade 7 Mathematics Patterns and Practicalities. Don

Bosco Press, 2014

Orlando A. Oronce and Marilyn Mendoza, Exploring Mathematics Geometry,

Rex Book Store, Inc., 2003

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