4. Properties of Real Numbers
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Remember the Order of Operations.
x+7
(4.4Ă·4.4)(x+7) We are asked to simplify this expression. We can use the Properties of Real Numbers in order to do so. We also need to keep in mind the Order of Operations.
Property/Operation | Before | After |
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Write as a fraction | ( 4.4 Ă· 4.4)(x+7) | ( 4.4/4.4)(x+7) |
a/a=1 | (4.4/4.4)(x+7) | 1*(x+7) |
Identity Property of Multiplication | 1 * (x+7) | x+7 |