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Which expression belongs in the box?

(3 x 8) x 4= 3 x ()
8 +4
8 +3
8 X 4
8 x 3
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Answer:

The expression that belongs in the box is 8 x 4

Option C is correct answer.

Explanation:

We need to find Which expression belongs in the box?


(3 * 8) * 4= 3 * (------)

The property applied here is associative property of multiplication.

Associative property of multiplication states that:


(a * b)* c = a * (b * c)

So, if we apply the property to our question we have:

a = 3

b = 8

c = 4

So, the expression will become:
(3 * 8) * 4= 3 * (8 * 4)

So, the expression that belongs in the box is 8 x 4

Option C is correct answer.

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