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Expressions and Equations: Simplifying Linear Expressions
Using the Associative Property
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Using the Associative Property
Introduction
The associative property states that when adding or multiplying three or more numbers, the grouping does not affect the result. In algebra, this property makes simplifica...
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Imagine you are packing your school backpack. You already have 3 notebooks in your backpack. Now, you place 1 textbook in the main compartment and 2 markers in the side pocket.
You want to find the total weight of everything in your bag.
Let n be the weight of one notebook, t be the weight of one textbook, and m be the weight of one ...
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