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    Math Definitions -> C -> Commutative Law

 Commutative Law


The "Commutative Laws" just mean that you can swap numbers around and still get the same answer when you add. Or when you multiply.

Examples:
You can swap when you add: 3 + 6 = 6 + 3
You can swap when you multiply: 2 × 4 = 4 × 2