Commutative
Jargon-Free Definition
A rule showing that numbers can swap places without changing the answer.
QCAA/AC9 Definition
Describes an operation where changing the order of numbers does not change the result.
Examples of Word Use in School
- Use the commutative property of addition.
- Show that multiplication is commutative.
- Test whether subtraction is commutative.
Mathematical Definition
For an operation