Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 56: 82

Answer

Multiplying anything by 0 results in 0; thus the multiplication property of equality of equality does not apply for 0.

Work Step by Step

Here is an example: $5=3$ This is false. $0\times5 = 0\times3$ $0=0$ Now, this is true. Therefore, the multiplication property of equality does not apply for 0.
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