Ind. 3 - Associative Property of Multiplication

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

Back

The Associative Property of Multiplication states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (a × b) × c = a × (b × c).

Front

If (3 × 2) × 7 = (3 × 7) × ___, what is the missing number?

Back

2

Front

How many stickers does Sarah have if she has 4 pages with 3 rows of 2 stickers each?

Back

Sarah has 24 stickers.

Front

If Holly has 2 pages of stamps with 4 rows of 2 stamps each, how many stamps does she have?

Back

Holly has 16 stamps.

Front

Solve for the missing number: (2 × 4) × 6 = (6 × 2) × ___.

Back

4

Front

Which number makes both number sentences true: 8 x 2 x 4 = 8 x (___ x 4) and 4 x 6 x 2 = (4 x 6) x ___?

Back

2

Front

What is the product of 3, 2, and 7 using the Associative Property?

Back

(3 × 2) × 7 = 6 × 7 = 42.

Front

How can you rearrange the multiplication of three numbers using the Associative Property?

Back

You can group the numbers in any way, such as (a × b) × c or a × (b × c), and the product will remain the same.

Front

What is an example of using the Associative Property with the numbers 5, 2, and 3?

Back

(5 × 2) × 3 = 10 × 3 = 30 and 5 × (2 × 3) = 5 × 6 = 30.

Front

If you have 4 groups of 3 and each group has 2 items, how many items do you have in total?

Back

You have 24 items, calculated as 4 × 3 × 2.