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

Desmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2xdesmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2x