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Fundamentals of Mathematics, 2008a

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130 CHAPTER 2. MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION OF WHOLE NUMBERS<br />

2.5.4.1 Exercises for Review<br />

Exercise 2.5.42 (Solution on p. 149.)<br />

(Section 1.2) In the number 412, how many tens are there?<br />

Exercise 2.5.43<br />

(Section 1.6) Subtract 613 from 810.<br />

Exercise 2.5.44 (Solution on p. 149.)<br />

(Section 1.7) Add 35, 16, and 7 in two dierent ways.<br />

Exercise 2.5.45<br />

(Section 2.3) Find the quotient 35 ÷ 0, if it exists.<br />

Exercise 2.5.46 (Solution on p. 149.)<br />

(Section 2.4) Find the quotient. 3654 ÷ 42.<br />

2.6 Properties <strong>of</strong> Multiplication 6<br />

2.6.1 Section Overview<br />

• The Commutative Property <strong>of</strong> Multiplication<br />

• The Associative Property <strong>of</strong> Multiplication<br />

• The Multiplicative Identity<br />

We will now examine three simple but very important properties <strong>of</strong> multiplication.<br />

2.6.2 The Commutative Property <strong>of</strong> Multiplication<br />

Commutative Property <strong>of</strong> Multiplication<br />

The product <strong>of</strong> two whole numbers is the same regardless <strong>of</strong> the order <strong>of</strong> the factors.<br />

2.6.2.1 Sample Set A<br />

Example 2.35<br />

Multiply the two whole numbers.<br />

6 · 7 = 42<br />

7 · 6 = 42<br />

The numbers 6 and 7 can be multiplied in any order. Regardless <strong>of</strong> the order they are multiplied,<br />

the product is 42.<br />

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