Ch3L6 Associative Property of Multiplication

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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, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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Calculate: (5 x 5) x 2

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50

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Calculate: 2 x (2 x 5)

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20

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Calculate: (7 x 5) x 1

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35

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Calculate: 5 x 4 x 3

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60

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Calculate: 4 x 4 x 2

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32

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If a x b = c, what is the value of (a x b) x d?

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It equals c x d, demonstrating the associative property.

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What does it mean to group numbers in multiplication?

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Grouping numbers in multiplication means changing the parentheses in a multiplication expression, which does not affect the final product.

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Give an example of the Associative Property of Multiplication using numbers 3, 4, and 5.

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(3 x 4) x 5 = 12 x 5 = 60 and 3 x (4 x 5) = 3 x 20 = 60.

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What is the product of 6 x (2 x 3)?

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36, because (2 x 3) = 6, so 6 x 6 = 36.