Question

Which property justifies this statement?

If 12=x+5, then x+5=12.


Addition Property of Equality


Symmetric Property of Equality


Subtraction Property of Equality


Reflexive Property of Equality

Answer 1

Addition property of equality

Answer 2

Option 2 - Symmetric Property of Equality

Explanation:

Given : If
`12=x+5`, then
`x+5=12`

To find : Which property justifies this statement?

Solution :

According to question,

If
`12=x+5`, then
`x+5=12`

Which is the property of symmetric.

Symmetric property of Equality states that if one value is equal to second value then second value is equal to first value.

i.e. If
`x=y` then
`y=x`

Therefore, The property justify the statement is Symmetric Property of Equality.

So, Option 2 is correct.