{"id":35087,"date":"2023-10-18T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=35087"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:19:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:19:45","slug":"properties-of-equality-definition-examples-applications-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality","title":{"rendered":"Properties of Equality &#8211; Definition, Examples, Applications, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-568280d0-6139-42d0-a27d-8c7bbb818abb\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#0-what-are-the-properties-of-equality>What Are the Properties of Equality?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#2-list-of-different-properties-of-equality>List of Different Properties of Equality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#3-table-for-properties-of-equality>Table for Properties of Equality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#7-solved-examples-on-properties-of-equality>Solved Examples on Properties of Equality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#8-practice-problems-on-properties-of-equality>Practice Problems on Properties of Equality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/properties-of-equality#9-frequently-asked-questions-about-properties-of-equality>Frequently Asked Questions about Properties of Equality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-the-properties-of-equality\">What Are the Properties of Equality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Properties of equality are fundamental rules that apply to equations and express the idea that both sides of an equation are equal. <\/strong>If an arithmetic operation has been used on one side of the equation, then the same should be used on the other side. Properties of equality are all about balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The properties of equality for real numbers consist of several fundamental rules.&nbsp; The properties of equality of real numbers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(i) Addition Property of Equality (ii) Subtraction Property of Equality (iii) Multiplication Property of Equality&nbsp; (iv) Division Property of Equality (v) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/reflexiv-property\">Reflexive Property<\/a>&nbsp; (vi) Symmetric Property (vii) Transitive Property (viii) Substitution Property&nbsp; (ix) Square Root Property<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some textbooks may only include the first 8 properties of equality, others cover all the properties. These rules govern how equations can be manipulated and help ensure that both sides of an equation remain equal throughout various operations and calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These properties allow us to manipulate equations, perform operations, and solve for unknown variables in a consistent and reliable manner. Understanding and applying these properties is essential in algebra and other branches of mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/addition-property-of-equality-visual.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/addition-property-of-equality-visual.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/addition-property-of-equality-visual-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-properties-of-equality-definition\">Properties of Equality Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The properties of equality are distinctive characteristics that have no impact on the truth of an equation. They maintain the equality of two or more values during various operations. These properties can create equivalent arithmetic or algebraic equations and facilitate solving equations based on equality properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/match-the-commutative-properties-of-addition\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/match-the-commutative-properties-of-addition.jpeg\" alt=\"Match the Commutative Properties of Addition\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">More Worksheets<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-list-of-different-properties-of-equality\">List of Different Properties of Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss each property of equality one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addition Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add the same value to both sides of an equation, the equation remains true. This concept is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition-property-of-equality\">addition property of equality<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematically, for real numbers a, b and c, we have<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If <\/strong>$a = b$<strong>, then <\/strong>$a + c = b + c$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subtraction Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you subtract a real number from both sides of an equation, the equation remains true. This principle is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/subtraction\/subtraction-property-of-equality\">subtraction property of equality<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand this mathematically, let&#8217;s assume that p, q and r are real numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If <\/strong>$p = q$<strong>, then <\/strong>$p \\;-\\; r = q \\;-\\; r$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multiplication Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you multiply both sides of an equation by the same real number, the equation remains balanced. This is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/multiplication\/multiplication-property-of-equality\">multiplication property of equality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand this mathematically. Consider any three real numbers, a, b and c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If <\/strong>$a = b$<strong>, then <\/strong>$a \\times c =&nbsp; b \\times c$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Division Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you divide both sides of an equation by the same non-zero real number, the equation remains equal. This is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/division-property-of-equality\">division property of equality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s assume three real numbers, x, y and z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If $x = y$ and $z \\neq 0$, then according to the division property of equality,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{x}{z} = \\frac{y}{z}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reflexive Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reflexive property of equality states that each real number is always equal to itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any real number x, x = x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symmetric Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By symmetric property of equality, the order of equality does not matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all real numbers x and y, if x = y , then y = x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transitive Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/transitive-property\">transitive property<\/a> of equality, two numbers that are equal to the same number are also equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If p, q and r are real numbers such that p = q and q = r, then p = r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Substitution Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the substitution property of equality, if we have two real numbers equal to each other, then we can substitute the value of any of them in any algebraic equation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all real numbers x and y, if x = y, then we can substitute y for x in any expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Square Root Property of Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This property of equality states that if two real numbers are equal, their square roots will also be equal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To better understand, let\u2019s see it mathematically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let x and y be two real numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If x = y, then $\\sqrt{x} = \\sqrt{y}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-table-for-properties-of-equality\">Table for Properties of Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we have understood each property of equality in detail. Let us create a simplified table for the <strong>properties of equality equations<\/strong> to help us have a quick revision of all of them. Let a, b and c be real numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Property of Equality<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mathematically Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Addition property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then $a + c = b + c$.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Subtraction property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then $a \\;-\\; c = b \\;-\\; c$.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiplication property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then $a \\times c = b \\times c$.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Division property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b and $c \\neq 0$, then $\\frac{a}{c} = \\frac{b}{c}$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reflexive property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">a = a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Substitution property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then b can substitute a in any algebraic expression.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Transitive property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b and b = c, then a = c.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Symmetric property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then b = a.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Square root property of equality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If a = b, then $\\sqrt{a} = \\sqrt{b}$.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-applications-of-properties-of-equality-in-math\">Applications of Properties of Equality in Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wj-custom-li\"><strong>Solving equations using properties of equality<\/strong>: The properties of equality are essential in solving equations. By applying these properties, we can manipulate the equations to isolate the unknown variable and find its value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-custom-li\"><strong>Simplifying Expressions<\/strong>: When simplifying algebraic expressions, the properties of equality help in combining like terms and reducing complex expressions into simpler forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-custom-li\"><strong>Proving Theorems<\/strong>: In mathematical proofs, the properties of equality are often used to demonstrate the equality of different expressions or values, providing a logical basis for mathematical statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-custom-li\"><strong>Real-life uses<\/strong>: Properties of equality are frequently applied in everyday situations without us realizing it. Imagine you have a recipe that serves 4 people, and you want to adjust it to serve 8 people for a party. You can use the multiplication property of equality to do this. By multiplying the ingredients in the recipe by 2 (since 8 is twice the number of people as 4), you can easily double the quantity of each ingredient and make enough food to serve 8 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s understand their application using some properties of equality examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: Find the value of x in the following expression:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) 3 + x = 15&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) 4x = 48&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) x &#8211; 5 = 72<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) 3 + x = 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow 3 + x \\;-\\; 3 = 15 \\;-\\; 3$                  Subtraction property of equality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 15 \\;-\\; 3$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 12$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) 4x = 48&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividing both sides of the equation by 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{4x}{4} = \\frac{48}{4}$                                     Division property of equality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = \\frac{48}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 12$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) x <\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong> 5 = 72<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add 5 on both sides of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x &#8211; 5 + 5 = 72 + 5$                                     Addition property of equality&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 72 + 5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 77$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-facts-about-properties-of-equality\">Facts about Properties of Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The properties of equality in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/geometry\">geometry<\/a> involve the concept of congruence. For example, by reflexive property, every geometric shape is congruent to itself. Geometrical objects are considered congruent when they have the same shape and size. The symbol to indicate a congruence relation is given by <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\\cong\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/h7MgDJ2khVGr1_3H6Nr9SzoBrAs75w88srJ0Ha0NACX4e0ysAJYap7LF9gvSmzSAJFjAf29zF7emRSz_Ckl1mTYo5zr6cqUM2MO2DH6KZClXffvW8tix3to9iiINxL5F1hpRCU0NLjFSgkUe1vpXUew\" width=\"14\" height=\"11\">.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By following the properties of equality, one can transform equations to equivalent forms without altering their validity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about the properties of equality, fundamental principles that govern the manipulation of equations and real numbers. Understanding these properties is crucial for algebraic manipulations and solving equations. Now, let&#8217;s solve a few examples and practice MCQs to reinforce our understanding and boost our confidence in working with equations and inequalities. Happy problem-solving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-solved-examples-on-properties-of-equality\">Solved Examples on Properties of Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: Find the value of the expression x\u00b3 + x\u00b2 + x <\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong> 4 if x = 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the Substitution property of equality, if a = b, then b can substitute a in any algebraic expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given expression: x\u00b3 + x\u00b2 + x <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute the value of x = 2 in the expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\u00b3 + 2\u00b2 + 2 <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 8 + 4 + 2 <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 12 + 2 <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 14 <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2: Solve the following.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(i) 3x <\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong> 6 = 30&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(ii) <\/strong>$\\frac{5}{2}x + 8 = 58$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(iii) 13x + 5 = 96<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(i) 3x <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 6 = 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Addition property of equality, we add 6 on both sides of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow 3x \\;-\\; 6 + 6 = 30 + 6$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow 3x = 36$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now using the Division property of equality, we divide both sides of the equation by 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{3x}{3} = \\frac{36}{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 12$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ii) $\\frac{5}{2}x$<strong> +<\/strong> 8 = 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Subtraction property of equality, we subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{5}{2}x$ + 8 &#8211; 8 = 58 &#8211; 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{5}{2}x$ = 50                               &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; (1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Multiplication property of equality, we multiply equation (1) by $\\frac{2}{5}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{5}{2}x \\times \\frac{2}{5} = 50 \\times \\frac{2}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 10 \\times 2$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 20$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(iii) 13x + 5 = 96<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Subtraction property of equality, we subtract 5 from both sides of the equation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow 13x + 5 \\;-\\; 5 = 96 \\;-\\; 5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow 13x = 91$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Division property of equality, we divide both sides by 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{13x}{13} = \\frac{91}{13}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow x = 7$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3: Julie bought some oranges from the market. Three-fourth of the total oranges were rotten. If the number of rotten oranges is 36. What was the total number of oranges Julie bought?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the total number of oranges be n.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{3}{4}$ of the total number = 36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{3}{4} \\times n = 36$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{3n}{4} = 36$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, using the Multiplication property of equality, we multiply both sides by 43.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow \\frac{3n}{4} \\times \\frac{4}{3} = 36 \\times \\frac{4}{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow n = 12 \\times 4$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\Rightarrow n = 48$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the total number of oranges that Julie bought was 48 oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-practice-problems-on-properties-of-equality\">Practice Problems on Properties of Equality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Properties of Equality - Definition, Examples, Applications, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Three fourth of the total guests at a birthday party were girls. If the number of girls at the party was 60, how many boys were there at the party?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">15<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">25<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">40<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">20<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 20<br\/>Let the total number of guests be x.<br>\r\n$\\frac{3x}{4} = 60$<br>\r\nUsing the multiplication property of equality, we multiply both sides by $\\frac{4}{3}$.<br>\r\n$x = 80$<br>\r\nNumber of boys $= 80 \\;-\\; 60 = 20$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which properties of equality will be used to solve the equation $2x \\;-\\; 1 = 3$?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Addition property of equality and division property of equality<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Subtraction property of equality and division property of equality<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Addition property of equality and multiplication property of equality<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Addition property of equality and subtraction property of equality<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Addition property of equality and division property of equality<br\/>To get the value of x, you will first add 1 to both sides of the equation. Then divide both sides by 2 to get the answer.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">The reflexive property of equality states that<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">If x = y then y = x.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">If x= y and y = z, then x = z.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">x = x for any real number x<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">If x = y, then x + z = y + z.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: x = x for any real number x<br\/>By the reflexive property of equality, every real number is equal to itself.<br>\r\nThus, x = x for any real x.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Properties of Equality - Definition, Examples, Applications, FAQs\",        \n        \"about\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n                \"name\": \"Properties of Equality\"\n        },  \n        \"hasPart\": [{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"Three fourth of the total guests at a birthday party were girls. 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aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a33fb8fb-1f39-4915-b3a1-b40e04d36c81\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a33fb8fb-1f39-4915-b3a1-b40e04d36c81\"><strong>What is the purpose of using properties of equality in solving equations<\/strong>?<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a33fb8fb-1f39-4915-b3a1-b40e04d36c81\">\n\n<p>Properties of equality help manipulate equations while maintaining their truth value.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" 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