Exploring the Associative Property of Multiplication

What does the associative property of multiplication allow you to do?

• Change the numbers being multiplied

• Change the operation from multiplication to addition

• Change the grouping of the numbers being multiplied

• Change the order of the numbers being multiplied

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

In the example 3 × 4 × 10, what is the result when you group (3 × 4) first?

• 40

• 120

• 30

• 12

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

In the example 3 × 4 × 10, what is the result when you group (4 × 10) first?

• 12

• 30

• 120

• 40

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

Why is the associative property of multiplication useful in finding volume?

• It changes the dimensions of the object

• It allows you to change the shape of the object

• It helps in changing the units of measurement

• It simplifies the calculation by allowing different groupings

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

What is the formula for volume mentioned in the video?

• Length + Width × Height

• Length × Width + Height

• Length + Width + Height

• Length × Width × Height

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2