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Verify the property x × (y × z) = (x × y) × z of rational numbers by using x = -2/7, y = -5/6 and z = ¼

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In the question is given to verify the property x × (y × z) = (x × y) × z

The arrangement of the given rational number is as per the rule of associative property for multiplication.

Then, (-2/7) × (-5/6 × ¼) = ((-2/7) × (-5/6)) × ¼

LHS = (-2/7) × (-5/6 × ¼)

= (-2/7) × (-5/24)

= 10/168

RHS = ((-2/7) × (-5/6)) × ¼

= (10/42) × ¼

= 10/168

By comparing LHS and RHS

LHS = RHS

∴ 10/168 = 10/168

Hence x × (y × z) = (x × y) × z



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