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Associative Property of Multiplication Using Models

Visualize the associative property of multiplication on algebraic expressions in this activity.

Esercizio 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Esercizio 2

How are the groupings of the blocks related to the position of the parentheses in the equations?

Esercizio 3

Why are parentheses called “grouping symbols”?

Esercizio 4

How do the positions of the parentheses affect the final product?