The equivalent expression using associative property is [tex]5 \times(3 \times 12)[/tex]
Given expression is [(5.3). 12]
We are asked to write a equivalent expression using associative property
The associative property states that you can add or multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped. By 'grouped' we mean 'how you use parenthesis'. In other words, if you are adding or multiplying it does not matter where you put the parenthesis
Associative property is as follow:-
a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c { for Addition}
(a x b) x c = a x (b x c) { for multiplication}
The given expression is [(5.3). 12], which can be written as
[tex](5 \times 3) \times 12=5 \times(3 \times 12)[/tex]
