Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134392790
Author: Beckmann, Sybilla
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 2P

Here is Amy’s explanation for why the commutative property of multiplication is true for counting numbers:

Whenever I take two counting numbers and multiply them, I always get the same answer as when I multiply them in the reverse order. For example,

6 8   = 48 8 6   = 48 9 12   = 108 12 9   = 108 3 15   = 45 15 3   = 45  

It always works that way; no matter which numbers I multiply, I will get the same answer either way I multiply them.

Discuss why Amy’s explanation is not complete. Then explain why the commutative property of multiplication is valid by viewing arrays in two ways.

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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)

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