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Verify the property x × (y + z) = x × y + x × z of rational numbers by taking x = -2/3, y = -4/6, z = -7/9.

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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, (-2/3) × ((-4/6) + (-7/9)) = ((-2/3) × (-4/6)) + ((-2/3) × (-7/9))

LHS = (-2/3) × ((-4/6) + (-7/9))

= (-2/3) × ((-12 – 14)/18)

= – (2/3) × (-26/18)

= – (1/3) × (-26/9)

= 26/27

RHS = ((-2/3) × (-4/6)) + ((-2/3) × (-7/9))

= ((-1/3) × (-4/3)) + ((-2/3) × (-7/9))

= (4/9) + (14/27)

= (12 + 14)/27

= 26/27

By comparing LHS and RHS

LHS = RHS

∴ 26/27 = 26/27

Hence x × (y + z) = x × y + x × z



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