If a, b, and c are real numbers, which property is shown below? if a = b and b = c, then a = c. multiplication property of equality reflexive property of equality transitive property of equality addition property of equality

The correct option is 3, i.e., transitive property of equality.

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiplication property of equality: According to this property, if a, b, and c are real numbers, then

Both are equivalent equations.

Reflexive property of equality : According to this property, a number is equivalent to itself. If a is a real number, then

Transitive property of equality: According to this property, if a, b, and c are real numbers, then

Addition property of equality: According to this property, if a, b, and c are real numbers, then

Both are equivalent equations.

It is given that

            .... (1)

            .... (2)

Using (1) and (2),

            (transitive property of equality)

Therefore the correct option is 3.