Question

The first step to solve the equation x/4 -3/4 =16 is shown below.

x/4 - 3/4 + 3/4 = 16 + 3/4

Which property was applied in this step?

Addition Property of Equality
Subtraction Property of Equality
Multiplication Property of Equality
Division Property of Equality

Answer 1

The addition property of equality was applied.

3/4 was added to both sides of the equation.

Answer 2

Addition Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

This property tells us that if the same amount is added to each side of the equation, it will remain a valid equality.

Then in this case if the original equation is:

`(x)/(4) -(3)/(4)=16`

the addition property of equality is applied when we sum
`(3)/(4)` on each side:

`(x)/(4)-(3)/(4) +(3)/(4)=16+(3)/(4)`

this is done to cancel the term
`-(3)/(4)` and clear for the variable x.