
Commutative
Math Rule
Remember 'commutative' for math rules means you can swap numbers and get the same answer.

Subtraction is not commutative, unlike addition.
Not Universal
The 'commutative' concept mainly applies to numbers, not to everyday situations.

Queue order isn't commutative; the first person gets served first.
Specific Operations
'Commutative' applies to specific operations in math, like addition and multiplication.

Recognize a commutative operation by testing if swapping elements affects the outcome.
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