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a=a
The same term is on both sides of the equality sign |
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If a=b then b=a
It is basically switching the terms to the opposite side of the equality sign |
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If a=b and b=c then a=c
So it is basically cutting the middle man, b, out of the equation. As you see up there b is in the middle and a is equal to b and b is equal to c so a is therefore equal to c. |
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If a=b then b can replace a in any expression
^^^^^
It is pretty self explanitory |
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Addition Property of Equality |
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For all real numbers x,y, and z,
if x=y, then x+z=y+z |
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Subtraction Property of Equality |
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For all real numbers, x, y, and z
if x=y, then x-z=y-z |
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Multiplication Property of Equality |
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For all real numbers x, y, and z
if x=y, then xz=yz
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Divison Property of Equality |
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For all real numbers, x, y, and z
if x=y and z does not equal 0
then x/z=y/z
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