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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''.

Multiplication is a [[commutative]] operation in that A <big><math>\times</math></big> B = B <big><math>\times</math></big> A.  

 

Multiplication and addition are the only two mathmatical functions that yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.

 

:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>.

:For example <big><math>3\times 2 = 2\times 3</math></big>.

Multiplication and addition are the only two mathmatical functions that yield the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.

 

They are both therefore called "[[commutative]]" operations

==See also==

==See also==