you have 2 rows, each with 3+4 stars
So, what do you think?
Hint: distributive property
In #2, there is no multiplication, just 3+4+5 stars
So, what do you think?
Hint: associative property
1)The star diagram
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may be used to demonstrate the truth of
a) 3x4=4x3
b) 2+(3x4)=2x(3+4)
c) 2x(3+4)=(2x3)+(2x4)
d) 2x(3x4)=2x3x4
2)The star diagram
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may be used to demonstrate the truth of
a) 3x4=4x3
b) 3x4x5
c) 3x(4+5)=3x4 + 3x5
d) (3+4)+5=3+(4+5)
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I'm not sure about #1 but is #2 d?
Is #1 c?
you are correct on both of them. Good work.