Associative property of addition

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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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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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If 36 + 4 = 6 + ___, what is the missing number?

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30

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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Is (2 + 7) + 3 = 13 true or false?

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False. (2 + 7) + 3 = 12.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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Complete the equation: 3 + 7 + ___ = 4 + 3 + 7.

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4.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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If (5 + 3) + 9 = 9 + ___, what is the missing number?

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8.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What does it mean to 'group' numbers in addition?

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Grouping numbers in addition refers to how numbers are arranged in parentheses when performing addition, which can affect the order of operations but not the final sum due to the associative property.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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Provide an example of the associative property of addition using numbers.

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For example, (1 + 2) + 3 = 1 + (2 + 3) = 6.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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How does the associative property apply to addition of three or more numbers?

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The associative property allows you to add three or more numbers in any grouping without changing the result.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the result of 7 + (4 + 5) using the associative property?

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7 + (4 + 5) = 7 + 9 = 16.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D