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* [[Identity element]], or neutral element, with respect to a binary operation, an element which leaves the other operand unchanged.
* [[Identity element]], or neutral element, with respect to a binary operation, an element which leaves the other operand unchanged.
** The [[identity matrix]], the neutral element for [[matrix multiplication]].
* The identity [[relation (mathematics)]] is the relation expressing [[equality]].
* The identity [[relation (mathematics)]] is the relation expressing [[equality]].
* Any equality between variables which is universally true, as opposed to an equation to be solved.
* Any equality between variables which is universally true, as opposed to an equation to be solved.

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In mathematics, identity may refer to:

See also

This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same or a similar title.