Question

If x = 5 and 5 = y, then x = y

What algebraic equality property justifies the above statement?

reflexive
transitive
symmetric
addition

Answer 1

If a = b and b = c then a = c. What property is that?

Answer 2

REFLEXIVE

Answer 3

Symmetric

Answer 4

Look in your book for the properties of equality and see which one it is.

Answer 5

The symmetric property of equality states:
If a = b, then b = a

The reflexive property of equality states:
a = a

The transitive property of equality states:
If a = b, and b = c, then a = c