Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Properties of Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 40: 109

Answer

Division is not associative; the order of division matters.

Work Step by Step

$24\div (6\div3)$ $24\div2$ $12$ $(24\div6)\div3$ $4\div3$ $\frac{4}{3}$ Division is not associative; the order of division matters.
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