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Commutative

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Math Rule

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

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Subtraction is not commutative, unlike addition.
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Not Universal

The 'commutative' concept mainly applies to numbers, not to everyday situations.

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Queue order isn't commutative; the first person gets served first.
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Specific Operations

'Commutative' applies to specific operations in math, like addition and multiplication.

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