Explain the use of the commutative and associative laws when multiplying three or more numbers | Maths

Starter quiz

What multiplication fact does this array represent?
- 5 x 7 = 35 ✓
- 6 x 7 =42
- 5 x 6 = 30
- 7 x 5 = 35 ✓
What are the factors shown by this array?
- 7 and 6
- 6 and 5 ✓
- 6 and 30
- 30 and 5
Which of these are correct arrays for 36?
- A ✓
- B
- C
- D ✓
Complete the missing factor: 7 × ______ = 56
- '8' ✓
Which of these are not factors 40?
- 5
- 10
- 4
- 9 ✓
- 3 ✓
Which factor is missing from the factor bug?
- '3' ✓