Multiply 3 or more numbers (commutative and associative laws)
Why this, why now
In this unit pupils will explain the use of the commutative and associative laws to rearrange and simplify calculations when multiplying three or more numbers.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Multiply 3 or more numbers (commutative and associative laws)
In this unit pupils will explain the use of the commutative and associative laws to rearrange and simplify calculations when multiplying three or more numbers.
5 lessons- Apply the commutative and associative laws to simplify problems in a range of contexts
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- Explain the use of the commutative and associative laws when multiplying three or more numbers