Answer
$(3a)b$
Work Step by Step
The Associative Law of Multiplication states that $a(bc)$ is equal to $(ab)c.$ Hence, the given expression, $
3(ab)
,$ is equal to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
(3a)b
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Study Summary - Practice Exercises - Page 72: 5
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