The following examples illustrate the commutative property of multiplication.
5 · 2 · 9 = 2 · 5 · 9
3.14 · 2 = 2 · 3.14
Study the examples, then choose the statement that best describes the property.
a · b = a ÷ b
a · (b · c) = (a · b) · c
a · b = b · a
a · b = a · c