In mathematics, a binary operation is commutative if changing the order of the operands does not change the result.
Addition and multiplication of real numbers are commutative operations.
The addition of real numbers is commutative, since:
$$a+b=b+a$$
The multiplication of real numbers is commutative, since:
$$a\times b=b\times a$$
See also:
Commutative Property FAQ
What is the commutative property?
It means changing operand order does not change the result.
Which operations are commutative?
Addition and multiplication of real numbers are commutative.
