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Explain how you would solve the equation -7 + x = 12 using the properties of equality. (Site 1)​

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Given problem:

Solve using the property of equality;

-7 + x = 12

The properties of equality are;

Addition. Definition. If x = y, then x + c = y + c. ...

Subtraction. Definition. If x = y, then x – c = y – c. ...

Multiplication. Definition. If x = y, then xc = yc. ...

Division. Definition. If x = y and c is not equal to 0, then x / c = y / c

Now;

- 7 + x = 12;

base on the properties of equality, to eliminate -7, add +7 to both sides;

-7 + 7 + x = 12 + 7

x = 19

Based on the properties of equality, the solution is 19

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