Which property of the real numbers is illustrated by the following statement? 17 × 8 = 8 × 17
A) Identity property for multiplication
B) Commutative property of multiplication
C) Closure property for multiplication
D) Associative property of multiplication

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The commutative property of multiplication states that the order of the factors does not affect the product. In other words, a × b = b × a. In this case, 17 × 8 = 8 × 17, so the commutative property of multiplication is illustrated.

Which Property of the Real Numbers Is Illustrated by the Following