To rewrite \(2 \times 4 \times 15\) using the commutative property and then simplify, we can rearrange the factors. The commutative property states that the order of multiplication does not affect the product.
One way to rewrite it could be:
\[ 15 \times 2 \times 4 \]
Next, we can simplify this expression. We can either compute it step by step or group the factors in a way that simplifies multiplication.
Calculating directly:
- Multiply \(15 \times 2 = 30\)
- Then multiply \(30 \times 4 = 120\)
Thus, \(2 \times 4 \times 15\) rewritten and simplified is \(120\).
So, any expression like \(15 \times 2 \times 4 = 120\) would show the commutative property and be correctly simplified.
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