The distributive property is a method you can use to simplify expressions, especially when there are variables. To distribute, multiply the term outside of the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. For instance the distributive property tells us a(b+c)=ab+ac and that a(b-c)=ab-ac.
Read MoreThe transitive property is another term in math that is really just logic. It makes sense that if a=b and b=4, then a must also equal 4. Transitive comes from the word “transit” which means to move from one place to another. In this case we can “jump” over the middle and link the ends together since the ends both equal the middle.
Read MoreAssociative comes from the word “associate”. Try to remember that “associate”, in terms of math, refers to grouping with parentheses. We’ll look at both the associative property of addition, and the associative property of multiplication.
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