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Math Definitions - Letter A


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Definition of Associative Law

Definition of Associative Law

 

The associative laws tell us that it doesn't matter which numbers we add or multiply first when we do addition or multiplication of more than two numbers. In other words, they let us move the brackets around, provided all the operations are the same.

For example, \( (2 + 5) + 4 = 2 + (5 + 4)\), so \(7 + 4 = 2 + 9 = 11\).

Definition of Associative Law

An example with multiplication is \( (3 \times 7) \times 2 = 3 \times (7 \times 2) = 21 \times 2 = 3 \times 14 = 42\).

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Prerequisites

None

Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter A

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017

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