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It's not really different. In both cases you are taking advantage of the commutative and associative properties to find calculations which are easy, such as 4x25=100, or 7+13=20.
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How are the identity properties of multiplication and addition different?
To start with, the identity element of multiplication is 1, that of addition is 0.
Why don't need to find the common denominator when multiplying and dividing?
Multiplication and addition are different mathematical operations with different rules. What is required for addition is not necessarily required for multiplication.
How is regrouping and subtraction difference from regrouping addition?
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How is addition and multiplication different?
Multiplication is repeated adding. Addition is a number with another number combined for a total.
In what ways are addition and multiplication alike?
Multiplication by an integer is the same as repeated addition.
How are the identity properties of multiplication and addition different?
To start with, the identity element of multiplication is 1, that of addition is 0.
Why don't need to find the common denominator when multiplying and dividing?
Multiplication and addition are different mathematical operations with different rules. What is required for addition is not necessarily required for multiplication.
How is regrouping and subtraction difference from regrouping addition?
I need help with that. I happen to have that question now in my Math lesson :( HELP!!!
How is addition and multiplication different?
Multiplication is repeated adding. Addition is a number with another number combined for a total.
In what ways are addition and multiplication alike?
Multiplication by an integer is the same as repeated addition.
What are the different kinds of problems in math?
there are multiplication, subtraction, addition, and division!
For the identity property why does addition involve a zero and multiplication involve a one why don't they both use one or both use zero?
The two operations - addition and multiplication - are different and so their identities are different.
Is total addition or multiplication?
Addition, sum would be multiplication.
How many different levels in order of operations?
P.E.M.D.A.S Parenthesis..( ) Exponants Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Do Multiplication and Division left to right. Do the same to Addition and Subtraction.
What does regrouping mean in math with decimals?
Regrouping in math with decimals simply refers to the term used addition or subtraction when either carrying or borrowing is involved.
How do you determine where to place the decimal in the answer?
The process is different for different operations: addition/subtraction, multiplication or division.
Symbol that specify addition substraction multiplication?
+ addition - subtraction* multiplication
