Math H.W. (multiplication)-- What does this question mean

This is an intro multiplication question.

It says: "Find an equivalent expression by using the Commutative Law of Multiplication"

Question 1) 32 x 47 =



I don't get it, is it asking for me to solve the problem or write something like 32 x 47 = 47 x 32?

The commutative law means that you can switch the numbers around and still get the same answer. The questions asks you to "find an equivalent expression", not to solve, so your above answer (32 x 47 = 47 x 32) would be correct! :)

I'm not really familiar with the term "Commutative Law of Multiplication" but it sounds to me like they want you to find two other numbers, that, when multiplied together, equals 32 x 47. 32 x 47 is 1,504, so I think they want two other numbers that make 1,504 when multiplied.

The Commutative Law of Multiplication states that ab=ba.
The given expression is 32×47.
The equivalent expression by using the Commutative Law of Multiplication would be 47×32.

ANSWER
   47×32

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"Find an equivalent expression"

So 32 x 47 = 47 x 32 is right. It "expresses" the commutative law of multiplication.

They will say "solve" if they are looking for an answer.

Mark unfortunately is wrong, and the second commenter is correct. What the question wants to know is if the product is still correct if the numbers are in a different order (is AxB equal to BxA)

The commutative law of multiplication states that x * y = y * x
So, in this case it wants you to answer 32 x 47 = 47 x 32

it is asking for you to find 47 x 32