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com·mu·ta·tive  (kmy-ttv, k-myt-tv)
adj.
1. Relating to, involving, or characterized by substitution, interchange, or exchange.
2. Independent of order. Used of a logical or mathematical operation that combines objects or sets of objects two at a time. If a × b = b × a, the operation indicated by × is commutative.

com·muta·tivi·ty (k-myt-tv-t) n.

commutative [kəˈmjuːtətɪv ˈkɒmjʊˌteɪtɪv]
adj
1. relating to or involving substitution
2. (Mathematics) (Philosophy / Logic) Maths Logic
a.  (of an operator) giving the same result irrespective of the order of the arguments; thus disjunction and addition are commutative but implication and subtraction are not
b.  relating to this property the commutative law of addition
commutatively  adv

commutative  (k-myt-tv, kmy-ttv)
Of or relating to binary operations for which changing the order of the inputs does not change the result of the operation. For example, addition is commutative, since a + b = b + a for any two numbers a and b, while subtraction is not commutative, since a - b a - b unless both a and b are zero. See also associativedistributive
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.commutative - (of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g. "a x b = b x a"
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
independent - free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism"
Translations
commutative [kəˈmjuːtətɪv] adjcommutativo/a
commutative [kəˈmjuːtətɪv] adjcommutativo/a


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Santa Clarita Christian girls' basketball coach Tracy Scott is hoping the commutative property of mathematics applies outside of the classroom and on the playing surfaces where Santa Clarita Christian's athletes are.
They had been introduced to the conventions related to the order of operations, to the role of brackets and to the possibilities of "removing" and "inserting" brackets with and without changing the numerical expressions, such as the commutative, associative and distributive laws, and had manipulated numerical expressions using their newly acquired knowledge.
For example, if you are practicing the commutative property of addition, suggest that the parent place 5 objects in one hand and 7 in the other, then put them together to get 12.
 
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