Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1–2 sentences, explain your result.

Expression 1: y⋅3x

Expression 2: 3xy

(2 points)

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Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1–2 sentences, explain your result.

Expression 1: y⋅3x

Expression 2: 3xy

(2 points)

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y·3x = (3x)·y (commutative property: a·b = b·a) = 3·x·y = 3xy.

Because multiplication is commutative, the factors can be reordered, so y·3x and 3xy represent the same product.

Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1–2 sentences, explain your result.

Expression 1: y⋅3x

Expression 2: 3xy

(2 points)

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Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1–2 sentences, explain your result. Expression 1: y⋅3x Expression 2: 3xy (2 points)

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