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Identify the algebraic property of equality. If 10 - 2x = 16, then -2x = 6. Subtraction Property of Equality Symmetric Property of Equality Addition Property of Equality Substitution Property of Equality

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10 - 2x = 16

Subtracting 10 at both sides of the equality:

10 - 2x - 10 = 16 - 10

-2x = 6

This is an example of the Subtraction Property of Equality

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