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:

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

$$ 4 \times 9 = 36 $$

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>