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Verify the property x × (y + z) = x × y + x × z of rational numbers by taking x = -½, y = ¾, z = ¼. |
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Answer» In the question is given to verify the property x × (y + z) = x × y + x × z The arrangement of the given rational number is as per the rule of distributive property of multiplication over addition. Then, (-½) × (¾ + ¼) = (-½ × ¾) + (-½ × ¼) LHS = (-½) × (¾ + ¼) = (-½) × ((3 + 1)/4) = -½ × (4/4) = -½ × 1 = -½ RHS = (-½ × ¾) + (-½ × ¼) = (-3/8) + (-1/8) = (-3 – 1)/8 = -4/8 = -½ By comparing LHS and RHS LHS = RHS ∴ -½ = -½ Hence x × (y + z) = x × y + x × z |
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