Associative property of addition and multiplication

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What is the associative property of addition?

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The associative property of addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped when adding does not change the sum. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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

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Using the associative property, how can (7 × 2) × 2 be rewritten?

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7 × (2 × 2).

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Using the associative property, how can (5 × 5) × 2 be rewritten?

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5 × (5 × 2).

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If (9 + 3) + 4 = 16, what is 9 + (3 + 4)?

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16.

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What is the missing number in the equation (2 × ?) × 3 = 2 × (5 × 3)?

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5.

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Which equation shows the associative property of addition?

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(2 + 7) + 5 = 2 + (7 + 5).

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What is an example of the associative property in multiplication?

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(3 × 4) × 5 = 3 × (4 × 5).

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Can the associative property be applied to subtraction?

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No, the associative property does not apply to subtraction.

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Can the associative property be applied to division?

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No, the associative property does not apply to division.