Asked by trina

can someone let me know if this is the correct answer for this problem..

(3+8)+2=(8+3)+2- would this problem be consired Associatve?
Answered by An
Yes
Answered by trina
Thank you....
Answered by An
oh sorry... i posted twice... Your welcome... do you understand why it is associative?
Answered by trina
no ma am can you explain to me please.
Answered by trina
this is what I googles to find that answer...
*When three or more numbers are added, the sum is the same
Answered by An
Your numbers are(3+8)+2 =(8+3)+2

(3+8)=11
11+2=13
then you have
(8+3)=11
11+2=13
In associative property you will use the same numbers to make different problems. They will always have the same answer. Does that help at all?
Answered by An
sorrry it posted twice again...
Answered by trina
yes ma am... Thank you for breaking that down for me. So in this situation on this problem 5x26x4-Look for compatible numbers to find the exact answer mentally... how would i work that out to find the answer?
Answered by An
well... do you have to show the compatible numbers?
Answered by trina
I don't know this is all it says....

*Look for compatible numbers to find the exact answer mentally for
each expression
Answered by An
well... i don't really understand that... you could just multiply all the numbers and get the answer...
Answered by trina
ok that's what i thought about doing as well..
Answered by An
The answer is 520 by the way....
Answered by An
Any more questions?
Answered by trina
no thank you.. Thanks again...
Answered by An
No problem!
Answered by Damon
5x26x4
well I would do in my head 20*26 = 260*2 = 520

or 20*25 + 20*1 = 500+20 = 520

or 10*26*2 = 10*52 = 520