Number+Properties

6 x 12 = 12 x 6 (both answers are 72)

 * ASSOCIATIVE PROPERTY:** The property that states that for numbers a, b, and c, the sum or product is always the same, regardless of grouping.

(the product is 3240)

 * DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY:** The property that states that if you multiply a sum by a number, you will get the same result if you multiply each addend by that number and then add the products.

5(20 + 1) = (5 x 20) + (5 x 1)
 * EXAMPLES:**

(both equal 105)