📚 Topic Summary
The Identity Property of Multiplication is a basic rule in math that says any number multiplied by 1 equals that original number. The number '1' is called the 'multiplicative identity'. For example, $5 \times 1 = 5$ or $100 \times 1 = 100$. This property helps simplify calculations and understand multiplication better!
🔢 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Identity Property of Multiplication |
a. The number that, when multiplied by any number, results in that same number. |
| 2. Multiplicative Identity |
b. A mathematical rule showing that a number multiplied by one equals itself. |
| 3. Product |
c. The answer you get when multiplying numbers together. |
| 4. Factor |
d. Numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. |
| 5. One |
e. The number one. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: product, one, identity, multiplied, number.
The ______ property of multiplication states that any ______ ______ by ______ will always equal the original ______. Therefore, the ______ will always be the original number.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain in your own words why knowing the Identity Property of Multiplication can be helpful when solving math problems. Provide an example to support your explanation.
