Question

Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1-sentences in an 8 graders response explain your result.

Expression 1: y times 3х
Expression 2: 3хy

Answer 1

The Commutative Property states that the order in which numbers are multiplied does not change the product, so since we can switch the order of multiplication in Expression 1 (y times 3x) to become 3x times y, we find that both expressions are equivalent: y times 3x equals 3xy.