Question
Write an equation that requires the use of the addition property of equality, where $\frac{1}{2}$ must be subtracted from each side and the solution is a positive number.
Step 1
We want an equation that requires the use of the addition property of equality. This means we will have an equation with a variable, and we will need to add or subtract the same number from both sides to solve for the variable. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Matt Gibson and 83 other Algebra educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Write an equation that requires the use of the addition property of equality, in which $\frac{1}{2}$ must be subtracted from each side and the solution is a positive number.
Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
The Addition Property of Equality
Write an equation that requires the use of the multiplication property of equality, where each side must be multiplied by $\frac{2}{3}$ and the solution is a negative number.
The Multiplication Property of Equality
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD