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Line 4: − Multiplication is a [[commutative]] operation in that A <big><math>\times</math></big> B = B <big><math>\times</math></big> A. +
moved the example to where it belongs, it is not about commutative property
The result of a multiplication is the ''[[product]]''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''[[factor]]s''.
The result of a multiplication is the ''[[product]]''. The numbers which are multiplied together are called ''[[factor]]s''.
:For example <big><math>3\times 2 </math></big> (spoken as "three times two") is the sum of 3 + 3 = 6.
:For example <big><math>3\times 2 </math></big> (spoken as "three times two") is the sum of 3 + 3 = 6.
Multiplication is a [[commutative]] operation in that A <big><math>\times</math></big> B = B <big><math>\times</math></big> A.