Skip to main content
Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 1, Problema 14

State the name of the property illustrated: (6 • 3) • 9 = 6 • (3 • 9)

Guida verificata passo dopo passo
1
Identify the operation involved in the expression. Here, the operation is multiplication, denoted by the symbol \( \cdot \).
Observe how the grouping of the numbers changes in the equation: the first grouping is \( (6 \cdot 3) \cdot 9 \) and the second grouping is \( 6 \cdot (3 \cdot 9) \).
Recall the property that states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not affect the product. This property is known as the Associative Property of Multiplication.
Write the general form of the Associative Property of Multiplication: \( (a \cdot b) \cdot c = a \cdot (b \cdot c) \), where \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) are any real numbers.
Conclude that the given equation \( (6 \cdot 3) \cdot 9 = 6 \cdot (3 \cdot 9) \) illustrates the Associative Property of Multiplication.

Risposta video verificata per un problema simile:

Questa soluzione video è stata consigliata dai nostri tutor come utile per risolvere questo problema.
Durata del video:
2m

Concetti chiave

Ecco i concetti essenziali che devi comprendere per rispondere correttamente alla domanda.

Associative Property of Multiplication

This property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not affect the product. In other words, (a • b) • c = a • (b • c). The example (6 • 3) • 9 = 6 • (3 • 9) illustrates this property clearly.
Video consigliato:
5:36
Change of Base Property

Multiplication Operation

Multiplication is a basic arithmetic operation that combines equal groups. Understanding how multiplication works is essential to grasp properties like associativity, as it involves combining numbers in different groupings without changing the result.
Video consigliato:
8:38
Performing Row Operations on Matrices

Properties of Real Numbers

Real numbers follow specific properties such as commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Recognizing these properties helps in simplifying expressions and solving equations efficiently, as shown in the given multiplication example.
Video consigliato:
03:31
Introduction to Complex Numbers