Question

Identify the property and equation that satisfies the following statement:

The solution of an equation is x = –2.

Answer 1

identity is subtraction property of equality equation is x + 8 = 6

Substitution Property of Equality; x + 8 = 6

Take the equation x + 8 = 6. subtract 8 from both sides using the subtraction property of equality x + 8 - 8 = 6 - 8 simplify x + 0 = -2 x = -2