Proving Algebraic Equivalencies and Distributive Property in a Ring

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Two unrelated questions that I need checked:
i) Show that a/b + c/d and an/(bn) + c/d , n is an element of I are equivalent. All denominators are assumed to be nonzero.
ii) Prove that, in a ring R, m.0 = 0 for each m in R.


i) an/(bn) + c/d = {and + (bn)c}/(bn)d = {and + (b)nc}/(b)nd (I is distributive), Hence, a/(b) + c/d = LHS. RHS = a/b + c/d. Hence LHS ~ RHS #.

ii) m.0 = m(n - n) where n is in R
Thus m.0 = mn -mn (R is distributive)
Hence m.0 = 0

 

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Two unrelated questions that I need checked:
i) Show that a/b + c/d and an/(bn) + c/d , n is an element of I are equivalent. All denominators are assumed to be nonzero.
ii) Prove that, in a ring R, m.0 = 0 for each m in R.

Okay, n is an integer but what are a,b,c,d? Are they integers or are they members of some general ring? Isn't it obvious that an/(bn) is equivalent to a/b?

i) an/(bn) + c/d = {and + (bn)c}/(bn)d = {and + (b)nc}/(b)nd (I is distributive), Hence, a/(b) + c/d = LHS. RHS = a/b + c/d. Hence LHS ~ RHS #.

Okay, that's a bit more complicated but works.

ii) m.0 = m(n - n) where n is in R
Thus m.0 = mn -mn (R is distributive)
Hence m.0 = 0

Yes, that's fine. Another proof is mn= m(n+ 0)= mn+ m(0) and then cancel.

 

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Great work on proving the algebraic equivalency and distributive property in a ring! Your method of using the distributive property to manipulate the expressions and then showing the equality is a solid approach. Your explanation is clear and concise, making it easy to follow your reasoning. Well done!

For the second question, your proof is also correct and concise. You correctly used the definition of the identity element in a ring to show that m.0 = 0. Your use of the distributive property in the second step is also a good demonstration of the properties of rings. Overall, your responses show a strong understanding of algebraic concepts and properties. Keep up the good work!