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Because of the commutative property of multiplication, it is true that

3/4 × 4 = 4 × 3/4. However, these expressions can be calculated in different ways even though the solutions will be the same.
Below, show two different ways of solving this problem.
First, show how 3/4 x 4 can be solved using repeated addition.

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Answer:

1. 3/4 + 3/4 + 3/4 +3/4

2. 0.75 * 4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. add 3/4 four times

3/4 + 3/4 + 3/4 +3/4

2. You can turn 3/4 into a decimal. 3/4 =0.75

0.75 * 4

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