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Which property is illustrated by the following statement 9a(bc)=(9a)bc

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This is the associative property of multiplication.

When there are multiple numbers that are only being multiplied, the grouping of such numbers (with parentheses) does NOT matter.


User Lubos Jerabek
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Answer:

Associative property.

Explanation:

We are given that

9a(bc)=(9a)bc

We have to determine that which property is illustrated by the given statement

We know that

Associative property in multiplication:


a.(bc)=(ab).c

Therefore, given statement

9a(bc)=(9a)bc

It follow associative property in multiplication.

Hence, the statement follow associative property.

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