Associative property quick check which of the following demonstrates the associative property of multiplication

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1 month ago

The associative property of multiplication states that when three or more numbers are multiplied together, the way the numbers are grouped does not change the product. In mathematical terms, this is expressed as:

\[
(a \times b) \times c = a \times (b \times c)
\]

To demonstrate the associative property, you would look for an example structured like this.

For instance, consider the numbers 2, 3, and 4:

1. Grouping the first two numbers:
\[
(2 \times 3) \times 4 = 6 \times 4 = 24
\]

2. Grouping the last two numbers:
\[
2 \times (3 \times 4) = 2 \times 12 = 24
\]

Since both methods yield the same result (24), this demonstrates the associative property of multiplication.

If you have specific options you'd like me to review, please provide them, and I can help identify which one demonstrates the associative property.