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Associative Property of Multiplication

Explore and apply the associative property of multiplication with this worksheet for 7th graders, featuring various question types.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.1

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Associative Property of Multiplication

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of the Associative Property of Multiplication.

1. The Associative Property of Multiplication states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the   in which the numbers are grouped does not affect the product.

2. According to the Associative Property, (a × b) × c = a × (b ×  ).

3. Which equation demonstrates the Associative Property of Multiplication?

a

5 × 8 = 8 × 5

b

3 × (4 × 2) = (3 × 4) × 2

c

6 + (2 + 7) = (6 + 2) + 7

d

9 × 1 = 9

4. What is the product of (2 × 5) × 3?

a

10

b

15

c

30

d

60

5. Use the Associative Property to rewrite the expression 7 × (2 × 4) and then solve it.

6. Explain in your own words why the Associative Property of Multiplication is useful.

7. The Associative Property applies to subtraction.

T

True

F

False

8. (10 × 2) × 5 is equivalent to 10 × (2 × 5) by the Associative Property.

T

True

F

False

9. A store sells toy cars in packages of 3. Each package costs $2. If you buy 4 packages, how much will you spend? Use the Associative Property to show two ways to calculate the total cost.