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5. Algebra: Properties
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Exercise 3 Page 476

What effect does multiplying a real number by 1 have on the number?

Equivalent: Yes
Property: Identity Property

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We are given two expressions and we want to determine whether they are equivalent. We should first identify the operation being performed. 59 * 1 and 59In this case, the term is multiplied by 1. Let's consider the Identity Property.

Identity Property

The product of a factor and 1 is the factor.

According to the Identity Property the expressions are equivalent. 59 * 1 = 59