The following examples illustrate the associative property of multiplication.
(5 • 3 • 6 = 5. (3 • 6)
2. (1.1.0.1) = (2.1.1) 0.1
Study the examples, then choose the statement
that best describes the property.
a. (b. c) = (
ab).
a. b. c = c. a. b
b. c.a = (b. c.a)
(a. b)• c = a. b