The correct expression that demonstrates the cumulative property of multiplication is not accurately represented in the equation you provided. The cumulative property of multiplication states that the order of the factors does not change the product, which can be expressed as:
\[ a \times b = b \times a \]
In your case, while \( 15 \times x \times 4 \) is valid, the equation \( 15 \times x \times 4 = 4 + 15 + x \) is incorrect. The right side of the equation should not be a sum, but rather a product.
For example:
\[ 15 \times x \times 4 = 60x \]
Thus, a correct representation of the cumulative property in your example would be:
\[ 15 \times x \times 4 = 4 \times 15 \times x \]
This shows the multiplication of the same factors in a different order, demonstrating the cumulative property.
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