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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will investigate the commutative law in multiplication, and compare the property with how division behaves. We will explore the terms 'product' and 'dividend'.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the Commutative Law?
A maths law - the order of addends and factor cannot be changed.
Correct answer: A maths law - the order of addends and factors can be changed but the result is still the same.
Q2.
6 x 4 has the same product as 4 x 6.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
12 x 4 has the same product as 2 x 14.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of the following options is incorrect?
Correct answer: 14 x 6 = 6 + 14
15 x 4 = 4 x 15
3 x 13 = 13 x 3
50 x 2 = 2 x 50
Q5.
Which of the following options is incorrect?
19 x 4 = 4 x 19
20 x 6 = 6 x 20
Correct answer: 24 x 2 = 22 x 4
28 x 3 = 3 x 28

5 Questions

Q1.
Multiplication is commutative.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Division is commutative.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Select the correct statement.
The product in the multiplication equation has a different value to the dividend in the matching division equation.
Correct answer: The product in the multiplication equation has the same value as the dividend in the matching division equation.
Q4.
Finish the sentence. When the dividend is zero...
the divisor is zero.
the product is zero.
Correct answer: the quotient is zero.
Q5.
Select the incorrect statement.
Multiplication is commutative. Division is not commutative.
The product in the multiplication equation has the same value as the dividend in the matching division equation.
When the dividend is zero, the quotient is zero.
Correct answer: When zero is a factor, the product can't be zero.

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UnitMaths / Deriving multiplication and division facts