The following are equivalent in a Boolean algebra: (1)a+b=b, (2)a*b=a, (3)a'+b=1, (4)a*b'=0 i. Prove the equivalence of (1) and (2) .

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The following are equivalent in a Boolean algebra:
(1)a+b=b, (2)a*b=a, (3)a'+b=1, (4)a*b'=0

i. Prove the equivalence of (1) and (2) .

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