Commutative Property of Multiplication
Explore the commutative property of multiplication with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders, featuring various question types and real-world examples.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember the commutative property states that changing the order of factors does not change the product.
1. The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that the of the factors does not change the .
2. In the equation 5 x 8 = 40, the commutative property tells us that x also equals 40.
3. If you have 3 rows of 6 apples, you have a total of 18 apples. This is the same as having 6 rows of apples.
4. Which of the following equations demonstrates the Commutative Property of Multiplication?
(2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4)
5 x 1 = 5
7 x 6 = 6 x 7
4 x (2 + 3) = 4 x 2 + 4 x 3
5. If 9 x 3 = 27, then by the commutative property, what is 3 x 9?
9
12
27
81
6. The commutative property works for both multiplication and division.
True
False
7. Changing the order of numbers when adding does not change the sum. This is similar to the commutative property of multiplication.
True
False
8. Draw an array to show 3 x 4 and then draw another array to show 4 x 3. Explain how they are related.
Complete the following equations using the commutative property.
9. 6 x 7 = 7 x
10. 12 x 5 = x 12
11. x 9 = 9 x 8
Match the equation to its commutative pair.
12. 4 x 5
a. 10 x 2
13. 2 x 10
b. 5 x 4
14. 3 x 7
c. 7 x 3