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MTH 10905 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
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MTH 10905Algebra 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 • 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 When solving an equation in the form of ax = b: • for a fractions multiply both sides by the reciprocal of a • for whole numbers divide both sides by a Exp: Exp:
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: Exp:
Do some steps Mentally to Solve Equations • As you become comfortable you can do some of the steps mentally Exp: Exp:
HOMEWORK 2.3 • Page 118 – 119 #9, 11, 19, 25, 31, 35, 49, 57