Question

lets use the associative property to help us solve \\(3 \times 18\\).

complete the equations by breaking 18 into two smaller factors.

\\(3 \times 18 = 3 \times\\) select factors of 18
\\(3 \times 18 = \square \times 6\\)
\\(3 \times 18 = \square\\)

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Factor the number 18

\[
18 = 3 \times 6
\]

Apply the associative property

\[
3 \times 18 = 3 \times (3 \times 6) = (3 \times 3) \times 6 = 9 \times 6
\]

Calculate the final product

\[
9 \times 6 = 54
\]
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<answer>
Let's use the associative property to help us solve \(3 \times 18\).

Complete the equations by breaking 18 into two smaller factors.

\(3 \times 18 = 3 \times\) <blank>\((3 \times 6)\)</blank>
\(3 \times 18 =\) <blank>\(9\)</blank> \(\times 6\)
\(3 \times 18 =\) <blank>\(54\)</blank>
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<reasoning>

Factor the number 18

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18 = 3 \times 6
\]

Apply the associative property

\[
3 \times 18 = 3 \times (3 \times 6) = (3 \times 3) \times 6 = 9 \times 6
\]

Calculate the final product

\[
9 \times 6 = 54
\]
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Let's use the associative property to help us solve \(3 \times 18\).

Complete the equations by breaking 18 into two smaller factors.

\(3 \times 18 = 3 \times\) <blank>\((3 \times 6)\)</blank>
\(3 \times 18 =\) <blank>\(9\)</blank> \(\times 6\)
\(3 \times 18 =\) <blank>\(54\)</blank>
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