Exploring the Associative Property of Multiplication

What does the associative property of multiplication state?

• The way numbers are grouped does not change their product.

• The order in which numbers are subtracted changes the difference.

• The order in which numbers are added changes the sum.

• The way numbers are grouped affects their product.

Which property is similar to the associative property of multiplication?

• Commutative property of addition

• Identity property of multiplication

• Distributive property

• Associative property of addition

In the example 2 × 4 × 3, what is the product if you first multiply 2 and 4?

• 24

• 12

• 8

• 6

In the example 2 × 4 × 3, what is the product if you first multiply 4 and 3?

• 24

• 6

• 8

• 12

What is the product of 5 × 3 × 1?

• 15

• 8

• 5

• 20

If 2 × 5 × M = 60, what is the value of M?

• 12

• 5

• 6

• 10

How can you check the value of M in the equation 2 × 5 × M = 60?

• By multiplying 2 and 5

• By adding 2, 5, and M

• By dividing 60 by 10

• By subtracting 10 from 60

Lucy’s pet snake eats two mice twice a week. How many mice will it eat in six weeks?

• 12

• 24

• 18

• 30

In the problem with Lucy’s pet snake, which numbers are grouped together first?

• 2 and 2

• 6 and 2

• 2 and 6

• 2 and 4

What is the final product in the problem where Lucy’s pet snake eats two mice twice a week for six weeks?

• 12

• 30

• 24

• 18