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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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If (a x b) x c = a x (b x c), what does 'a' represent?

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In this equation, 'a' represents any number that is being multiplied.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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Calculate: (5 x 2) x 3 = ?

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(5 x 2) x 3 = 10 x 3 = 30.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Calculate: 4 x (3 x 2) = ?

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4 x (3 x 2) = 4 x 6 = 24.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the result of 6 x (2 x 5)?

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6 x (2 x 5) = 6 x 10 = 60.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Find the missing number: (7 x 3) x ? = 21 x 7.

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The missing number is 1, because (7 x 3) x 1 = 21 x 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If 8 x (2 x 4) = ?, what is the answer?

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8 x (2 x 4) = 8 x 8 = 64.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the product of 3 x 4 x 2?

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The product is 24, because (3 x 4) x 2 = 12 x 2 = 24.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Which number makes this true: 5 x (2 x ?) = 10 x 5?

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The missing number is 1, because 5 x (2 x 1) = 10 x 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What does it mean to group numbers in multiplication?

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Grouping numbers in multiplication means to change the order of the numbers being multiplied without changing the result.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5