We can use the distributive property to claim that:
a ⋅ (1 / c) + b ⋅ (1 / c) = (a + b) ⋅ (1 / c)
Then we can reach the conclusion by simplifying this equation using the following property:
a ⋅ (1 / b) = a / b
Quiz (1 point)
Prove that:
(a / c) + (b / c) = (a + b) / c
The following properties may be helpful:
- (a ⋅ c) + (b ⋅ c) = (a + b) ⋅ c
- a / b = a ⋅ (1 / b)
- a / b = a ⋅ (1 / b)
- a ⋅ (1 / b) = a / b
if the following are true:
- a = x
- b = y
then x + y = a + b
if the following are true:
- a = b
- a = c
- b = d
then c = d
Please write your proof in the table below. Each row should contain one claim. The last claim is the statement that you are trying to prove.