Algebra I / Chapter 2: Multiplication And Division / Properties of Multiplication

Associative Property of Multiplication

This property says that when multiplying 3 terms, changing the order of operations does not change the outcome. More precisely:

(ab) ⋅ c = a ⋅ (bc)

Here are some examples:

(57) ⋅ 9 = 5 ⋅ (79)

(x ⋅ (y + 2)) ⋅ z = x ⋅ ((y + 2) ⋅ z)

((mn) ⋅ 2) ⋅ (jk) = (mn) ⋅ (2 ⋅ (jk))

Quiz (1 point)

Please fill in the blank by applying the Associative Property of Multiplication.

(35 ⋅ 65) ⋅ (5 + 6) = ________

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