Definition of

Commutative Law

Commutative Law

The Law that says we can swap numbers around and still get the same answer when we add.
Or when we multiply.

Examples:
We can swap when we add: 6 + 3 = 3 + 6
We can swap when we multiply: 2 × 4 = 4 × 2

(This law does not apply to subtraction or division.)

Commutative Law