Q. Which property of multiplication is shown?(6×5)×7=6×(5×7)Choices:(A)commutative(B)associative
Identify Structure: Identify the structure of the equation.The equation shows two different groupings of the same numbers being multiplied.
Recall Properties: Recall the properties of multiplication.The commutative property changes the order of numbers. The associative property changes the grouping of numbers without altering the order.
Match Property: Match the property to the equation.Since the order of the numbers 6, 5, and 7 remains the same but their grouping changes, this is an example of the associative property.
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