Using the Commutative Property, prove that these algebraic expressions are equivalent. In 1–2 sentences, explain your result.

Question

Expression 1: 8ab
Expression 2: b⋅8a

Answer 1

By applying the Commutative Property, we can rearrange the terms in Expression 1 to get Expression 2, showing that the order of multiplication does not affect the product. Thus, Expression 1 and Expression 2 are equivalent.