Subtraction Property
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Pronunciation: sub•TRAC•tion PROP•er•ty
Definition
If a = b, then a - c = b - c
Example
if a + 2 = 7, then a + 2 - 2 = 7 - 2, so a = 5
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Subject 2
Pronunciation: sub•TRAC•tion PROP•er•ty
Definition
If a = b, then a - c = b - c
Example
if a + 2 = 7, then a + 2 - 2 = 7 - 2, so a = 5