Question

Use the associative property to determine whether the equation is true or false. (2 points)

12 x 7 = 3 x 28

True
False

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

1) Multiply the numbers

12 · 7 = 3 · 28

84 = 3 · 28

2) Multiply the numbers

84 = 3 · 28

84 = 84

Therefore, the equation is true.