🚀 Properties of Addition
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Properties of Addition
In maths, properties of addition are rules that are always true when we add numbers. They help us solve problems faster and smarter!
Today you'll learn 3 super powers of addition:
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Commutative Property
Swap the numbers — the answer stays the same!
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Identity Property
Adding zero never changes a number!
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Associative Property
Move the brackets — the answer stays the same!
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Fun Fact: The word "commutative" comes from the Latin word commutare, meaning "to exchange." Ancient traders used this idea thousands of years ago — whether you trade 5 apples for 3 coins, or 3 coins for 5 apples, the deal is the same! ✨
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