Question

Petra claims that he can use the Associative Property of Multiplication to rewrite (9.5 x 9) + 1 as 9.5 X 10. Is Petra correct? Explain.​

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

If he used that method it would end up as 95

in the original equation the answer is 86.5

Answer 2

No, he is wrong.

(9.5 x 9) + 1 = 86.5
9.5 x 10 = 95