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How is grouping factors helpful when multiplying 3 or more factors?
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∙ 10y ago
Sometimes you can find patterns that make the multiplying easier.
Example: 4 x 7 x 25
If you multiplied in order (4 x 7) x 25, you'd come up with 28 x 25, which isn't that easy to do in your head. If you regroup, (4 x 25) x 7, you come up with 100 x 7, which is easier to get 700 from.
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Which number has more factors 68 or 86?
68
What is the maximum number of factors a number can have?
There is no upper limit. For example, take the powers of 2: 1 has 1 factor (1), 2 has two factors (1, 2), 4 has 3 factors (1, 2, 4), 8 has 4 factors (1, 2, 4, 8), etc.; you can keep multiplying indefinitely by 2, to add one more factor.
When should you use factor by grouping as opposed to regular factoring?
If there are 4 or more terms in a problem, and none are like terms.
Why is a 10X10 grid most helpful in converting a fraction to a decimal?
It is not. Simple division is far more helpful.
What is an common multiple of the denominators for two or more fractions?
Multiplying the denominators together of two or more unlike fractions will get you a common multiple.
What is the effect of multiplying a given measurement by one or more conversion factors?
The effect of multiplying a given measurement by one or more conversion factors the value may be changed.
What is the definition and example of associative property?
The associative property states that the change in grouping of three or more addends or factors does not change their sum or product. An example would be: When adding- (a+b)+c is the same as a+(b+c) When multiplying- (ab)c is the same as a(bc) Note: "a", "b", and "c" are undefined variables
Why do you think it is helpful to convert mixed numbers into fractions before multiplying or dividing?
So that you can get your answer more faster and you don't need to do a lot of work
How do you find the highest common multiple?
By multiplying the highest prime factors in exponential terms found in two or more numbers
Which number has more factors 68 or 86?
68
What is a grouping of two or more atoms?
molecule
What is comparative and superlative of helpful?
most helpful, more helpful
What is the comparative and superlative of helpful?
more helpful, most helpful
What does prime mean in multaplication?
A prime number is a number that has only 2 factors, itself, and 1. For multiplying, your product is always a composite number, a number that has 3 or more factors. 1 is neither, 2 is neither.
What are grouping symbols?
Grouping symbols are symbols such as parentheses or brackets, that indicate that the operations within them should be done first. When an expression contains more than one pair of grouping symbols, the computations in the innermost grouping should be done first.
Factors affecting population in China?
Historical, Technological, Agricultural, Coastal, Policy and much more. Glad to help...if this was helpful.
What is the simplest grouping of more than one kind of organism in an biosphere?
A community is the simplest grouping of more than one organism in the biosphere.
