Chapter 3 - Basic Math |
| Basic Math - Associative Laws - Contents |
The associative laws establish rules for addition and multiplication when using parentheses in mathematical equations. These laws are related to the associative laws of sets. They apply to the set of all real numbers.
| Basic Math - Associative Laws - Definitions |
This basic law is for any real number a, b and c:
Associative Laws
a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c
a plus the quantity b plus c equals the quantity a plus b, plus c.a x (b x c) = (a x b) x c
a times the quantity b times c equals the quantity a times b, times c.
| Basic Math - Sections - Chapters | ||
| 1 - Addition | 2 - Subtraction | 3 - Multiplication |
| 4 - Division | 5 - Identity Laws | 6 - Symmetry Law |
| 7 - Commutative Laws | 8 - Distributive Laws | 9 - Associative Laws |
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