The Associative Property of Multiplication

The video tutorial explains the associative property of multiplication, demonstrating that the product remains the same regardless of how factors are grouped. Through examples, it shows that when multiplying three numbers, grouping different pairs first yields the same result, illustrating the associative property.

What happens to the product when you switch the factors in a multiplication equation?

• The product doubles.

• The product becomes zero.

• The product stays the same.

• The product changes.

How can you simplify a multiplication sentence with more than two numbers?

• By grouping factors using parentheses.

• By subtracting the numbers.

• By dividing the numbers.

• By adding the numbers first.

What is the result of multiplying 4 and 2 in the example given?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

What is the final product of 4 * 2 * 3 when grouped as (2 * 3) * 4?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 24

What property of multiplication allows you to group numbers differently and still get the same product?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property