Question

Explain how to apply the substitution property of equality to the equation
a
+
42
=
b
if
a
=
−
16
and
b
=
26
.

Answer 1

Answer: Substitute the values given. The equation is a + 42 = b. Since a = -16 and b = 26, the equation will become -16 + 42 = 26. This equation holds true so it is correct.

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