Third Grade Math Vocabulary
Identity Property
Anything +zero=zero
The IDENTITY of the number doesn't change!
3+0=3
Commutative Property
The numbers switch spots and the answer will stay the same;
3+4=7
4+3=7
Associative Property
The parenthesis can move but the answer stays the same.
(2+3)+5=10
2+(3+5)=10
Anything +zero=zero
The IDENTITY of the number doesn't change!
3+0=3
Commutative Property
The numbers switch spots and the answer will stay the same;
3+4=7
4+3=7
Associative Property
The parenthesis can move but the answer stays the same.
(2+3)+5=10
2+(3+5)=10