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.

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AndreasW asked Jul 16, 2023

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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.

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If he used that method it would end up as 95

in the original equation the answer is 86.5

Lenroy answered Jul 18, 2023

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No, he is wrong.

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

Brian Yarger answered Jul 20, 2023

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