ADDITION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY

Prepared by:
Annaliza M. Perea Maceda High School

ANSWER TO THE ASSIGNMENT

WHAT SHOULD BE THE VALUE OF THE VARIABLE TO MAKE THE EQUATION TRUE?

Mrs. Reyes

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ADDITION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY

In words: If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.
In symbols: For any real numbers a, b and c, if a = b, then a + c = b + c.

Illustrative Examples Solve the following using addition property of equality.

Answer to Activity 1

Explain how to solve x 5 = 3 using the Addition Property of Equality.

State the Addition Property of Equality in your own words.

Activity 2

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Assignment
1. Answer Practice Exercises 3.2.2 Letter A on page 34, Math Time. 2. Reflect All human beings are born equal. Do you believe it? Explain your answer.