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Write an Associative Property Statement

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Using the numbers 2, 3, and 4, which statement illustrates the associative property of multiplication?

\(2 \times 3 \times 4 = 24\)

\(2 \times 3 = 3 \times 2\)

\((2 \times 3) \times 4 = 2 \times (3 \times 4)\)

\(2 \times (3 + 4) = 2 \times 3 + 2 \times 4\)

Correct Answer

\((2 \times 3) \times 4 = 2 \times (3 \times 4)\)

Explanation

The associative property shows that the grouping of factors can change without changing the product: \((2 \times 3) \times 4 = 6 \times 4 = 24\) and \(2 \times (3 \times 4) = 2 \times 12 = 24\).

Reference

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