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 in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (a x b) x c = a x (b x c).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Calculate: 2 x (2 x 5) using the Associative Property.

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20

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Calculate: 3 x (2 x 4) using the Associative Property.

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24

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Calculate: 4 x (2 x 5) using the Associative Property.

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40

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Calculate: 12 x (2 x 2) using the Associative Property.

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48

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What is the result of 8 x 7 x 1 using the Associative Property?

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56

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If a = 5, b = 3, and c = 2, what is the value of (a x b) x c?

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30 (5 x 3 = 15, then 15 x 2 = 30).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If a = 6, b = 4, and c = 1, what is the value of a x (b x c)?

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24 (4 x 1 = 4, then 6 x 4 = 24).

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How does the Associative Property help in simplifying multiplication problems?

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It allows you to regroup numbers to make calculations easier, often leading to simpler arithmetic.

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Provide an example of the Associative Property with three numbers.

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For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 6 x 4 = 24 and 2 x (3 x 4) = 2 x 12 = 24.

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