SOLUTION: State the property that justifies the statement:If 3x + 4 = 10, then 3x = 6 Subtraction Property of Equality **** I think this is correct Addition Property of Equality Divisio

Question 828654: State the property that justifies the statement:If 3x + 4 = 10, then 3x = 6
Subtraction Property of Equality **** I think this is correct
Addition Property of Equality
Division Property of Equality
Multiplication Property of Equality
Answer by math-vortex(648) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi, there--

You are correct! 

The Subtraction Property of Equality states that when both sides of an equation have the 
same number subtracted from them, the resulting expressions are still equivalent.

In your example, you have subtracted 4 from both sides of the equation.

Well done.

Mrs. F

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