MTH Algebra THE MULTIPLICATION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3

Identity Reciprocals Reciprocal – two numbers are reciprocals when their product equals 1. If a is a non-zero number the reciprocal is The reciprocal of a positive is positive and the reciprocal of a negative is a negative

Identity Reciprocals The reciprocal of 0 does not exist. first we cannot have a zero on the bottom of a fraction second zero divided by zero is zero. Exp: the reciprocal of 3 is because Exp: the reciprocal of -2 is because

Identity Reciprocals Exp: the reciprocal of is because

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation Multiplication Property of Equality if a = b then a · c = b · c for any real number a, b, and c We can multiply any non-zero number to both sides without changing the solution. We can solve equations in the form of ax = b using the multiplication property To isolate the variable we will multiply by the reciprocal of the numerical coefficient.

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation Exp:Exp:

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation Exp:Division is defined in the term of multiplication this allows is to divide both sides by a non-zero number Exp:

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation Exp:Exp:

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation Exp:

Multiplication Property to Solve Equation When solving an equation in the form of ax = b: 1. for a fractions multiply both sides by the reciprocal of a 2. for whole numbers divide both sides by aExp:

Solve Equation in the form of –x = a Remember that x = a is the same as 1x = a Therefore, -x = a is the same as -1x = a Exp:

Do some steps Mentally to Solve Equations As you become comfortable you can do some of the steps mentally Exp:

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