1B.1 - Algebraic Properties Notes
1B.1 - Algebraic Properties Notes
Date _____________
Name of Property Statement of Property Explanation/Example
If
If you ____ the same number to
Addition 𝑎 = 𝑏,
both sides of the equation, the
Property of Equality then
equation is still equal.
𝑎+𝑐 =𝑏+𝑐
If If you _________ the same
Subtraction 𝑎 = 𝑏, number to both sides of the
Property of Equality then equation, the equation is still
𝑎−𝑐 =𝑏−𝑐 equal.
If If you _________ the same
Multiplication 𝑎 = 𝑏, number to both sides of the
Property of Equality then equation, the equation is still
𝑎𝑐 = 𝑏𝑐 equal.
If If you _________ the same
Division 𝑎 = 𝑏 and 𝑐 ≠ 0, number to both sides of the
then equation, the equation is still
Property of Equality 𝑎 𝑏
= equal.
𝑐 𝑐
The outside term must be
For any real numbers 𝑎, 𝑏, & 𝑐 : ______________ to every
Distributive Property 𝑎(𝑏 + 𝑐) = 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏𝑐 ________ inside the parenthesis.
Example:
Given 2𝑥 + 5 = 11 Statements Reasons
Prove 𝑥 = 3 1. 2𝑥 + 5 = 11 1.
2. 2𝑥 = 6 2.
3. 𝑥 = 3 3.