Question

The following is an indirect proof of the Multiplication Property of Equality: For real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then ac = bc.

Answer 1

Assume ac ≠ bc. According to the given information, _____. By the Division Property of Equality, one can divide the same number from both sides of an equation without changing the equation. Therefore, ac over c does not equal bc over c. Through division, the c's cancel and a ≠ b. This contradicts the given information so ac = bc.

Answer 2

Which statement accurately completes the proof?

ac = bc

ac ≠ bc

a = b

a ≠ b

Answer 3

A is not equal to b... This is geometry right? If not.. Then idk...

Answer 4

@drumminboy918

Answer 5

Yea, geometry

Answer 6

Ok then! I got a perfect score on my test in Florida so a is not equal to b

Answer 7

Ok, thanks!

Answer 8

Therefore the statement ac = bc accurately completes the proof.

Answer 9

hmmm

Answer 10

ac = bc
Is what you are trying to prove, right?

Answer 11

Yes

Answer 12

thanks

Answer 13

Thanks for asking :)