Question

select the definition of the term \property of equality\. a a mathematical sentence involving two operations, typically requiring two steps to solve. b fundamental rule governing the behavior of equations. c a statement expressing the equality of two mathematical expressions. d an operation that undoes the effect of another operation.

Explanation:

• Option A describes a two - step equation, not the property of equality.
• Option B: Properties of equality are fundamental rules that tell us how equations behave, for example, the addition property of equality (if \(a = b\), then \(a + c=b + c\)) which governs how we can manipulate equations.
• Option C describes an equation, not the property of equality.
• Option D describes an inverse operation, not the property of equality.

Answer:

B. Fundamental rule governing the behavior of equations.