Question

complete the equations by breaking 14 into two factors.

\\(14 \times 3 = \text{select factors of 14} \times 3\\)

\\(14 \times 3 = 7 \times \square\\)

\\(14 \times 3 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Factor the number 14

$$ 14 = 7 \times 2 $$

Apply the associative property

$$ 14 \times 3 = (7 \times 2) \times 3 = 7 \times (2 \times 3) = 7 \times 6 $$

Calculate the final product

$$ 7 \times 6 = 42 $$

Answer:

Complete the equations by breaking 14 into two factors:
\(14 \times 3 =\) <blank>\((7 \times 2)\)</blank> \(\times 3\)
\(14 \times 3 = 7 \times\) <blank>\(6\)</blank>
\(14 \times 3 =\) <blank>\(42\)</blank>