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Explain why $2(3 \cdot 4)$ is not equal to $(2 \cdot 3) \cdot(2 \cdot 4)$.
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First, calculate the product inside the parentheses: \[ 3 \cdot 4 = 12 \] Then, multiply the result by 2: \[ 2 \cdot 12 = 24 \] So, \(2(3 \cdot 4) = 24\). Show more…
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