Associative Property of Multiplication Using Models
Visualize the associative property of multiplication on algebraic expressions in this activity.
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Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
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How are the groupings of the blocks related to the position of the parentheses in the equations?
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Why are parentheses called “grouping symbols”?
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How do the positions of the parentheses affect the final product?