Question

If 5 = 3x - 4, then 3x - 4= 5.
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Answer 1

The Symmetric Property states that for all real numbers a and b, if a=b, then b=a.

Thus, we conclude that the property used here is the symmetric property of equality.

Explanation:

Given that

if 5 = 3x - 4, then 3x - 4= 5

• The Symmetric Property states that for all real numbers a and b, if a=b, then b=a.

Thus, we conclude that the property used here is the symmetric property of equality.

CHECKING

Subtituting x = 3

5 = 3(3)-4

5 = 5

also

3x - 4= 5

3(3)-4 = 5

5=5

Thus,

• The Symmetric Property states that for all real numbers a and b, if a=b, then b=a.