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### Educational Content on Elementary Algebraic Properties

**Algebraic Equation and Properties**

**Problem:**
\[ 4 + (1 + x) = 1 \]

**First Step:**
\[ (4 + 1) + x = 1 \]

**Question:**
Identify the property used in transforming the equation in the first step.

**Options:**
1. Distributive property of multiplication over addition
2. Multiplication property of equality
3. Associative property of addition
4. Associative property of multiplication

**Answer Choice Section:**
- O Distributive property of multiplication over addition
- O Multiplication property of equality
- O Associative property of addition
- O Associative property of multiplication

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### Explanation of Concepts

1. **Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition:**
   The distributive property states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products.
   \[ a(b + c) = ab + ac \]

2. **Multiplication Property of Equality:**
   This property states that when both sides of an equation are multiplied by the same non-zero number, the sides remain equal.
   \[ a = b \Rightarrow ac = bc \]

3. **Associative Property of Addition:**
   The associative property of addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped in addition does not change their sum.
   \[ (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) \]

4. **Associative Property of Multiplication:**
   The associative property states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change their product.
   \[ (ab)c = a(bc) \]

**In this Problem:**
The associative property of addition is used in the first step:
\[ 4 + (1 + x) = (4 + 1) + x \]

Encourage students to identify the associative property of addition in transforming the equation by rearranging the grouping of numbers in the sum.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Content on Elementary Algebraic Properties **Algebraic Equation and Properties** **Problem:** \[ 4 + (1 + x) = 1 \] **First Step:** \[ (4 + 1) + x = 1 \] **Question:** Identify the property used in transforming the equation in the first step. **Options:** 1. Distributive property of multiplication over addition 2. Multiplication property of equality 3. Associative property of addition 4. Associative property of multiplication **Answer Choice Section:** - O Distributive property of multiplication over addition - O Multiplication property of equality - O Associative property of addition - O Associative property of multiplication **Submit Answer Button:** A button labeled "Submit Answer." **Website Footer:** - **Privacy Policy** - **Terms of Service** **Copyright Information:** © 2023 DeltaMath.com. All Rights Reserved. --- ### Explanation of Concepts 1. **Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition:** The distributive property states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products. \[ a(b + c) = ab + ac \] 2. **Multiplication Property of Equality:** This property states that when both sides of an equation are multiplied by the same non-zero number, the sides remain equal. \[ a = b \Rightarrow ac = bc \] 3. **Associative Property of Addition:** The associative property of addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped in addition does not change their sum. \[ (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) \] 4. **Associative Property of Multiplication:** The associative property states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change their product. \[ (ab)c = a(bc) \] **In this Problem:** The associative property of addition is used in the first step: \[ 4 + (1 + x) = (4 + 1) + x \] Encourage students to identify the associative property of addition in transforming the equation by rearranging the grouping of numbers in the sum.
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