what are the differences between the commutative and associative properties?

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what are the differences between the commutative and associative properties?

i need to know the difference for math
here is one of the questions
is the property associative or commutative?

2006-09-09 12:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by krunkmunkey 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

2 answers

associative:
x+y=y+x
commutative:
z(x+y)=(z+x)+y

2006-09-09 12:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by LyFiSabLiSs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Associative property is when you can switch numbers in and out of parenthesis.EX:
(3+5)+8=3(5+8)
Commutative prpperty allows you to move the numbers around.EX:
7+2=2+7

2006-09-09 12:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by ♥hemakesmesmile♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋