Algebra I / Chapter 2: Multiplication And Division / Properties of Multiplication

Multiplicative Property of Equality

This property allows us to multiply both sides of the equation by a value. More precisely:

if a = b, then ac = bc

If some equation is true, then it will stay true after we multiply a value to each side.

In Logicwalk, this property is actually an example of substitution, but since it is commonly labeled a property, we will adopt the same naming convention.

Here are some examples:

if 5 = x, then 59 = x9

if x = 7, then xy = 7y

if mn = 2, then (mn) ⋅ (jk) = 2 ⋅ (jk)

Quiz (1 point)

Please fill in the blank by applying the Multiplicative Property of Equality.

if x = 7, then x ⋅ 5 = ________

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