Associative Property flashcard

Front

What is the associative property of multiplication?

Back

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

Front

Calculate: 9 × 1 × 3 = ?

Back

27

Front

If 4 × ? = 32, what is the missing number?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 10 × 1 × 10?

Back

100

Front

How does the associative property apply to the expression 2 × (3 × 4)?

Back

Using the associative property, you can regroup the numbers: 2 × (3 × 4) = (2 × 3) × 4 = 6 × 4 = 24.

Front

What is the product of 5 × 2 × 3 using the associative property?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to group factors in multiplication?

Back

Grouping factors in multiplication refers to the way numbers are arranged in parentheses to indicate which numbers are multiplied together first.

Front

Is the associative property applicable to addition?

Back

Yes, the associative property applies to both addition and multiplication. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

Front

Provide an example of the associative property with numbers 1, 2, and 3.

Back

(1 × 2) × 3 = 2 × 3 = 6 and 1 × (2 × 3) = 1 × 6 = 6.

Front

What is the result of 7 × (2 × 3)?

Back

7 × (2 × 3) = 7 × 6 = 42.