Question

4 • 2.36 • 0.25 can be rewritten as 4 • 0.25 • 2.36 using the Commutative Property. Explain how the Commutative Property makes this expression easier to solve
this is a graded assignment so pls dont copy someone elses work and paste it in here cuz my teacher'll know

Answer 1

When using the commutative property, you can multiply numbers in any order and end up with the same answer. Also, the commutative property is helpful when it comes to mental math.

For example: 43 + 81 + 57 + 19 looks a bit complicated at first glance but when you use the commutative property and switch places of numbers, like this: 43 + 57 + 81 + 19 will make it less complicated.

This is because it is easier to add 43 + 57 alone and 81 + 19 alone

43 + 57 + 81 + 19 = 200

Answer 2

Ok so first multiply 4 by .25 to get 1 then 1 by 2.36 to get 2.36
This makes it easier because multiplying by 1 is easier then by a number with decimals