SOLUTION: We are trying to find out how to do properties in an algebra problem such as 18 times 1 = 18 what is the property for such problems? my email address is ishar60@aol.com

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Question 504843: We are trying to find out how to do properties in an algebra problem such as 18 times 1 = 18 what is the property for such problems? my email address is ishar60@aol.com
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 1 serves as an "identity element," since x*1 = x for all x. I'm not sure what the name of this property is; other than the fact that there exists an identity element. Your textbook will probably have such a name.