This problem is testing your understanding of the
Commutative Property of Multiplication.
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📘 What is the Commutative Property?
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The commutative property of multiplication says that changing the order of the factors does not change the product.
In math terms:
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a × b = b × a
So, for example:
5 × 3 = 3 × 5 — both equal 15.
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Now let’s solve each problem one by one using this rule.
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1. `5 × 3 = ___ × 5`
We are switching the order of the numbers.
Since 5 × 3 = 3 × 5, the missing number is
3.
✔ Answer:
3
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2. `7 × 8 = ___ × 7`
Again, switch the order: 7 × 8 = 8 × 7.
✔ Answer:
8
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3. `9 × 6 = 6 × ___`
Switching order: 9 × 6 = 6 × 9.
✔ Answer:
9
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4. `4 × 7 = 7 × ___`
Switching order: 4 × 7 = 7 × 4.
✔ Answer:
4
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5. `2 × 9 = ___ × 2`
Switching order: 2 × 9 = 9 × 2.
✔ Answer:
9
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6. `6 × 5 = 5 × ___`
Switching order: 6 × 5 = 5 × 6.
✔ Answer:
6
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
3
2.
8
3.
9
4.
4
5.
9
6.
6
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Tip: Just swap the two numbers! The commutative property makes multiplication flexible — you can multiply in any order and get the same result.
Let me know if you’d like to practice more!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of commutative property of multiplication worksheet grade 3.
