Algebraic Proofs Vocab Actual Flashcards
a number can be multiplied by both terms in a sum or a difference
distributive property
quantities that are equal can be read backward or “forward”
symmetric property of equality
the same number can be multiplied on both sides of an equation
multiplication property of equality
a value may be replaced by any equal value
substituion property of equality
the same quantity can be subtracted from both sides of an equation
subtraction property of equality
if two numbers are equal to the same value, then those two numbers are equal to each other
transitive property of equality
the same number can be divided on both sides of an equation
division property of equality
a real umber is always equal to itself
reflexive property of equality
the same quantity can be added to both sides of an equation
addition property of equality
