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 17: 41

Answer

$17(ab)$ $b(17a)$

Work Step by Step

The associative property can be used to regroup factors.. $(17a)b=17(ab)$ The commutative property can be used to reorder factors.. $(17a)b=b(17a)$
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