Virtual Nerd: What Are the Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication

Who says math is boring? Turn dry concepts like properties and vocabulary into an interesting lesson! Examine the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication using geometric reinforcement. Through collaboration,...

It does not matter how you group numbers in addition and subtraction. The short video provides the definition for the associative property. It includes examples to show the associative property holds true for addition and multiplication.

A straightforward definition of the associative property of addition and multiplication, this resource could be used to help learners tackle the concept. You might consider giving the link to struggling class members so they can use it...

The commutative property only works for addition and multiplication. Watch this tutorial to learn the definition and see examples of how to use it. [4:11]

The instructor demonstrates that when you add the opposite value of a given number to that number you will always get zero. Then she shows how multiplying by the inverse of any number except zero will equal 1.

This resource provides information about commutative and associative properties of addition.

Prepare for the SAT by reviewing how to simplify expressions using the distributive property. Watch this video for an explanation and examples. [5:45]

To simplify radicals, review the product property of square roots. This video will explain the concept along with examples. [4:15]

How do you take a square root of a fraction? Watch this tutorial on how to use the quotient property of square roots to find the answer. [3:50]

The CoolMath resource can help students understand the associative property of addition.