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6+3 is 9; 9+4 is 13.<\/p>\n
Or 3+4 is 7; 6+7 is 13.<\/p>\n
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This works for multiplying too. When calculating 2 x 3 x 4, we can multiply any of the two numbers together first and then multiply the answer by the remaining number.<\/p>\n
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(2×3) x4\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02 x (3×4)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (2×4) x 3\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0will all give the answer 24.<\/p>\n
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Please note this only works when adding or multiplying. It does not apply to subtraction or division.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CURRICULUM LINK:<\/strong><\/p>\n I have investigated how <\/p>\n You may want to find out more about:<\/p>\n The Distributive Law, The Commutative Law<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are three “laws” which are very useful to know and can help us make calculations easier. These are the Associative, Commutative and Distributive Laws. The Associative Law tells us that when adding or multiplying, we can group numbers together in any order and the answer will be the same. This works when adding … Continue reading Associative Law<\/span>
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