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). What is the result?

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20

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Calculate: 12 x (2 x 2). What is the result?

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48

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Calculate: 2 x (6 x 4). What is the result?

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48

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

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40

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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 (3 x 4 = 12, then 12 x 5 = 60).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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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 (3 x 4 = 12, then 2 x 12 = 24).

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What is an example of the Associative Property of Multiplication using three numbers?

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An example is: (1 x 2) x 3 = 1 x (2 x 3) = 6.

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How does the Associative Property of Multiplication apply to the expression 5 x (3 x 2)?

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It shows that 5 x (3 x 2) = (5 x 3) x 2 = 30.

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