Understanding the Associative Property

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Exploring division techniques

• Understanding the associative property of multiplication

• Studying the commutative property of addition

• Learning to add fractions

Which of the following is the first step in the order of operations?

• Performing exponents

• Performing operations inside grouping symbols

• Performing addition and subtraction

• Performing multiplication and division

How does the associative property of multiplication help in solving problems?

• It allows changing the order of addition

• It allows changing the grouping of multiplication

• It allows changing the order of subtraction

• It allows changing the grouping of division

Which formula represents the associative property of multiplication?

• A ÷ B ÷ C = A ÷ (B ÷ C)

• A × B × C = (A × B) × C

• A - B - C = A - (B - C)

• A + B + C = A + (B + C)

Why can't the associative property be applied to the expression (3 + 4) × 5?

• Because it involves exponents

• Because it involves division

• Because it involves subtraction

• Because it involves both addition and multiplication