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In this lesson you will learn to solve multiplication problems by using the associative property. Associative Property of Multiplication. If a, b and c are rational numbers then a x (b x c) = (a x b) x c. Regrouping the factors and rearranging them.
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In this lesson you will learn to solve multiplication problemsby using the associative property.
Associative Property of Multiplication If a, b and c are rational numbers then a x (b x c) = (a x b) x c
Regrouping the factors and rearranging them If a, b and c are rational numbers does a x b x c = c x b x a?
Multiply parentheses first Multiply
Apply Associative Property Multiply inside the parentheses • Multiply
Multiply inside the parentheses Multiply
Apply Associative Property Multiply inside the parentheses • Multiply
Multiply inside the parentheses Multiply
Apply Associative Property Multiply inside the parentheses • Multiply
Multiply inside the parentheses Multiply
Apply Associative Property Multiply inside the parentheses • Multiply
Multiply inside the parentheses Multiply
Apply Associative Property Multiply inside the parentheses • Multiply
Associative Property of Multiplication If a, b and c are rational numbers then a x (b x c) = (a x b) x c
In this lesson you have learned to solve multiplication problems by using the associative property.
1. Using the associative property, solve the following problem:
2. Using the associative property, solve the following problem:
With a partner, practice multiplying problems with 3 numbers in them. One person should multiply left to right. The other person can insert parentheses around the last 2 terms and see if they can multiply faster.
1. Using the associative property, solve the following problem: 2. Using the associative property, solve the following problem: