Which of the following is not a property of equations?
A) The solution of an equation is unchanged by multiplying both sides of the equation by the same nonzero number.
B) The solution of an equation is unchanged by dividing one side of an equation by a number and the other side by its reciprocal.
C) The solution of an equation is unchanged by dividing both sides of the equation by the same nonzero number.
D) The solution of an equation is unchanged by subtracting the same number from both sides of the equation.
E) The solution of an equation is unchanged by adding the same number to both sides of the equation.

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Dividing one side of an equation by a number and the other side by its reciprocal is not a valid property of equations, as it would not preserve the equality.

Which of the Following Is Not a Property of Equations