what is 5 times m times 3 times p equal

Question

writing and expanding multiplication expressions

 

Answer 1

5 * m * 3 * π

We can multiply 5 and 3 together, and otherwise remove the multiplication symbols to condense:

15mπ

We aren't told whether or not to round π off in order to continue the multiplication. If so, then

π ≈ 3.14

That then leads to the following:

15 * 3.14m

Multiply 15 and 3.14 together, and you'll have the non-symbol answer.

Answer 2

Since values multiplied together can be reordered in any manner

5*m*3*p=(5*3)*m*p=15mp