Is this an example of multiplicative equality

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The discussion centers on the multiplication property of equality, specifically the rule that states if a = b, then a * c = b * c. The user asburyparknj clarifies that for an equation to demonstrate multiplicative equality, it must show that the same operation is applied to both sides of the equation. The example provided, a * x = b, does not qualify as multiplicative equality without further context or manipulation.

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good day,

this is the multiplication property of equality rule

a * b = b * c

but is this the multiplicative equality too: a * x = b

thank you so much

have a good day

asburyparknj
 
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not exactly, equality allows same operations across the equal, so to demonstrate you have to show one equation equal and then change it, such as:

if a = b then a*c = b*c is multiplicative equality

showing that when you multiply something on one side you do it equally on the other...
 

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