Question

Which of the following shows an equivalent expression to

[(5-3). 12) if only the associative property was used to transform the expression?
А
[5. (3.12)]
(В
[(5.12). 3)
C
[(3.5). 12]

Answer 1

Answer: A. [5 * (3 * 12)]

Explanation:

The associative property states that "the way in which factors are grouped in a multiplication problem does not change the product" (Oxford Languages).

Using this definition, we can see the only option that correctly uses the associate property is option A.

[5 * (3 * 12)]