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Is division associative? Support your conclusion with an example.
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To support this conclusion, let's consider an example: Take three numbers: a = 6, b = 3, and c = 2. According to the associative property, if division were associative, then (a ÷ b) ÷ c should be equal to a ÷ (b ÷ c). Let's calculate both expressions: Show more…
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