Question 935144
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Yes, because when you start with
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A+5=b
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and then under that write:
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A+5-5=b-5
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You can justify doing that by saying either:

1. I have subtracted 5 from both sides of the equation.

OR

2. I have added -5 to both sides of the equation.

Edwin</pre>