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Verify the property x × (y × z) = (x × y) × z of rational numbers by using x = 1, y = -½ 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, 1 × (-½ × ¼) = (1 × -½) × ¼

LHS = 1 × (-½ × ¼)

= 1 × (-1/8)

= -1/8

RHS = (1 × -½) × ¼

= (-½) × ¼

= -1/8

By comparing LHS and RHS

LHS = RHS

∴ -1/8 = -1/8

Hence x × (y × z) = (x × y) × z



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