The shifting of a number from one side of an equation to other is called ______.

Transposition

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Distributivity

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Commutativity

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Associativity

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Solution

The correct option is A Transposition
The shifting of a number from one side of an equation to other side is called transposition.
For example: $x + a = 0$ is the equation.
$∴ x = - a$
Here, number ' $a$ ' shifts from left hand side to right hand side.

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Question 4

In the following question out of the four options only one is correct, write the correct answer:

The shifting of a number from one side of an equation to other is called :

(a) Transposition

(b) Distributivity

(d) Associativity

3 x + 2 = 17

3 x = 17 - 2

Question 18

Shifting one term from one side of an equation to another side with a change of sign is known as

(a) commutativity
(b) transposition
(c) distributivity
(d) associativity

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