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Which property of equality is demonstrated by the statement: If $a = b$, then $b = a$?
Which property of equality is demonstrated by the statement: If $a = b$, then $b = a$?
- Reflexive Property
- Symmetric Property (correct)
- Transitive Property
- Substitution Property
According to the properties of equality, what operation must be performed on both sides of the equation to maintain equality?
According to the properties of equality, what operation must be performed on both sides of the equation to maintain equality?
- Only addition and subtraction
- The same mathematical operation (correct)
- Any mathematical operation
- Only operations that simplify the equation
If $x = y$ and $y = 5$, then $x = 5$. This is an example of which property of equality?
If $x = y$ and $y = 5$, then $x = 5$. This is an example of which property of equality?
- Substitution Property
- Reflexive Property
- Transitive Property (correct)
- Symmetric Property
What is the result of applying the subtraction property of equality to the equation $x + 3 = 7$?
What is the result of applying the subtraction property of equality to the equation $x + 3 = 7$?
Which of the following equations demonstrates the reflexive property of equality?
Which of the following equations demonstrates the reflexive property of equality?
What is the restriction on the divisor when applying the division property of equality?
What is the restriction on the divisor when applying the division property of equality?
In the equation $2x + y = 7$, if $y = 1$, what property allows you to replace $y$ with $1$ to solve for $x$?
In the equation $2x + y = 7$, if $y = 1$, what property allows you to replace $y$ with $1$ to solve for $x$?
Starting with the equation $\frac{x}{3} = 5$, which property justifies multiplying both sides by 3 to isolate $x$?
Starting with the equation $\frac{x}{3} = 5$, which property justifies multiplying both sides by 3 to isolate $x$?
Which property of equality is most directly used when simplifying $5 + x - 5 = 12 - 5$ to $x = 7$?
Which property of equality is most directly used when simplifying $5 + x - 5 = 12 - 5$ to $x = 7$?
If $a + b = c$, then $c = a + b$. This is a direct application of which property of equality?
If $a + b = c$, then $c = a + b$. This is a direct application of which property of equality?
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Addition Property of Equality
Addition Property of Equality
Adding the same value to both sides of an equation without changing its truth.
Subtraction Property of Equality
Subtraction Property of Equality
Subtracting the same value from both sides of an equation without changing its truth.
Multiplication Property of Equality
Multiplication Property of Equality
Multiplying both sides of an equation by the same number without changing its balance.
Division Property of Equality
Division Property of Equality
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Reflexive Property of Equality
Reflexive Property of Equality
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Symmetric Property of Equality
Symmetric Property of Equality
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Transitive Property of Equality
Transitive Property of Equality
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Substitution Property of Equality
Substitution Property of Equality
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Study Notes
- Properties of equality are rules ensuring equations remain balanced when performing operations on both sides.
- These properties are essential for manipulating equations and solving for variables in mathematics.
- Understanding and applying these properties is essential in algebra and other branches of mathematics.
- Operations on one side of the equation must be mirrored on the other side to maintain equality.
Definition
- Properties of equality are characteristics that maintain the truth of an equation.
- These properties facilitate solving equations by creating equivalent arithmetic or algebraic expressions.
Addition Property of Equality
- Adding the same value to both sides of an equation preserves its equality.
- For real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then a + c = b + c.
Subtraction Property of Equality
- Subtracting the same value from both sides of an equation preserves its equality.
- For real numbers p, q, and r, if p = q, then p - r = q - r.
Multiplication Property of Equality
- Multiplying both sides of an equation by the same real number maintains the balance.
- For real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then a * c = b * c.
Division Property of Equality
- Dividing both sides of an equation by the same non-zero real number preserves equality.
- For real numbers x, y, and z, if x = y and z ≠0, then x / z = y / z.
Reflexive Property of Equality
- Any real number is always equal to itself.
- For any real number x, x = x.
Symmetric Property of Equality
- The order of equality does not matter.
- For real numbers x and y, if x = y, then y = x.
Transitive Property of Equality
- If two numbers are equal to the same number, then they are equal to each other.
- If p, q, and r are real numbers such that p = q and q = r, then p = r.
Substitution Property of Equality
- If two real numbers are equal, one can be substituted for the other in any algebraic equation.
- For real numbers x and y, if x = y, then y can replace x in any expression.
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