Explain the identity property and how it is used. What are the identity elements for addition and multiplication?

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anonymous · Answer

M*a=a*M = M , where a= multiplication identity element

anonymous · Answer

5*1 = 1*5 =5

anonymous · Answer

also for the addition, we consider zero as the identity addition element ==> M+0 = 0+M = M

sasogeek · Answer

The identity property is that which returns the value of an operation as exactly one of the objects involved.... the id element for addition in 0 and that of multiplication is 1

eg. if i have 1*5, my result is 5. 5 was an object in the operation but was also the value returned. 5+0=5..... i hope u can get understand my point

sasogeek · Answer

mmm i meant to say i hope you get my point lol :P