Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 6: Numerical and Algebraic ExpressionsStandard 6.AT.7

Lesson 6.86.8 Small Group · Group 1

Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target With my small group, I can use the commutative, associative, and identity properties to rewrite expressions — one step at a time, with support.

Remember6.8 Small Group · Group 1

The Commutative Property changes the order, and the Associative Property changes the grouping. Neither one changes a sum or a product. Properties let you change the order or the grouping of numbers without changing a sum or product.

Words: Properties of Operations (Propiedades de las operaciones)Commutative Property (Propiedad conmutativa)Associative Property (Propiedad asociativa)Identity Property (Propiedad de identidad)Property (Propiedad)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which property does (4 + 6) + 3 = 4 + (6 + 3) show? Type commutative or associative.

    Show your work

    Hint Look at the numbers. Did the order change, or only the parentheses?

    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Use properties to find 7 + 16 + 3. Add the friendly pair first.

    Show your work

    Hint 7 and 3 make a ten. Move them next to each other.

    Final answer:
  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A baker fills 5 trays. Each tray has 6 rows of 2 muffins. Find 5 × 6 × 2 by multiplying a friendly pair first.

    Show your work

    Hint 5 × 2 makes 10. Move the 2 next to the 5.

    Final answer:
  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Use properties to find 4 × 13 × 25 × 1.

    Show your work

    Hint Move the 25 next to the 4. What does × 1 do to a number?

    Final answer:

Explain your thinkingHow can you tell the Commutative Property from the Associative Property? Use (2 × 5) × 7 = 2 × (5 × 7) to explain.

Sentence starter The Commutative Property changes the ___. · The Associative Property changes the ___ but keeps the ___.

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