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Which property of equality was used to solve this equation? x − 5 = -14 x − 5 + 5 = -14 + 5 x = -9

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MrRoyal

Answer:

Additive property

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]x - 5 = -14[/tex]

Required

The property used

In the 2nd step, 5 was added to both sides, i.e.

[tex]x - 5+5 = -14 + 5[/tex]

The above is an illustration of additive property of equality, i.e. Adding or subtracting the same variable or constant to both sides of an equation

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