Question

lets use the associative property to help us solve \\(12 \times 3\\).

complete the equations by breaking 12 into two smaller factors.

\\(12 \times 3 = \text{select factors of 12} \times 3\\)

\\(12 \times 3 = \box \times 9\\)

\\(12 \times 3 = \box\\)

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Factor the number 12

\[
12 = 4 \times 3
\]

Apply the associative property

\[
12 \times 3 = (4 \times 3) \times 3 = 4 \times (3 \times 3) = 4 \times 9
\]

Calculate the final product

\[
4 \times 9 = 36
\]
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<answer>
Let's use the associative property to help us solve \(12 \times 3\).

Complete the equations by breaking 12 into two smaller factors.

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\((4 \times 3)\)</blank> \(\times 3\)

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\(4\)</blank> \(\times 9\)

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\(36\)</blank>
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Factor the number 12

\[
12 = 4 \times 3
\]

Apply the associative property

\[
12 \times 3 = (4 \times 3) \times 3 = 4 \times (3 \times 3) = 4 \times 9
\]

Calculate the final product

\[
4 \times 9 = 36
\]
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Let's use the associative property to help us solve \(12 \times 3\).

Complete the equations by breaking 12 into two smaller factors.

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\((4 \times 3)\)</blank> \(\times 3\)

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\(4\)</blank> \(\times 9\)

\(12 \times 3 =\) <blank>\(36\)</blank>
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