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Which property of multiplication is shown?

(3 × 8) × 5 = 3 × (8 × 5)

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distributive

commutative

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Which equation shows the associative property of multiplication?

(5 × 6) × 9 = 5 × (6 × 9)

5 × 0 = 0

0 × 7 = 0

9 × 1 = 1 × 9

key idea

Associative property:
You can group the factors in any way without changing the result.

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(5 × 6) × 9 = 5 × (6 × 9)

This equation shows the associative property. The grouping of the factors is changed.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: The distributive property

Lesson: The commutative property

Lesson: The associative property

Lesson: The identity property

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Lesson: The distributive property

Lesson: The commutative property

Lesson: The associative property

Lesson: The identity property