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 (6 x 4). What is the result?

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48

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Calculate: (2 x 3) x 5. What is the result?

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30

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Calculate: 2 x (2 x 5). What is the result?

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20

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Calculate: 4 x (2 x 5). What is the result?

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40

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Solve the problem: 8 x 7 x 1. What is the result?

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56

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If a = 3, b = 4, and c = 5, what is the value of (a x b) x c?

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60

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the value of a x (b x 4)?

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24

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Explain how the Associative Property can be used to simplify calculations.

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The Associative Property allows you to regroup numbers in a multiplication problem to make calculations easier, such as multiplying larger numbers first or rearranging factors.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Provide an example of the Associative Property of Multiplication using three numbers.

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

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5