Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.2 The Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws - 1.2 Exercise Set - Page 16: 6

Answer

associative

Work Step by Step

$5b(c)=5(bc)$ is an example of the associative property because it shows that the order in which the factors are multiplied does not impact the result.
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