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Which property is used in the statement?

If p + 5 = –8, then p = –13.



A.reflexive property

B.symmetric property

C.division property of equality

D.subtraction property of equality

User Antimony
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Its D . Subtraction property of equation


Let me show you why

p+5-8

Subtract 5 from both sides

p+5-5=-8-5

p=-13

So , yeah its D

User Bagofmilk
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