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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does the word addition property of equality mean

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

It means that if you have a = b you can add some number (call it c) to both sides like this a + c = b + c

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

This property is used (along with others) to solve equations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i need the meaning for homework cause thats what there asking for

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

It's the idea where you can add a number to both sides of any equation and it helps you solve equations.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u so much

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

np

OpenStudy (anonymous):

know i need the meaning of inverse operations

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

operations that undo each other ex: addition and subtraction are inverse operations (one undoes the other)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you start with 2, you add 4 to get 6 start with 6 and subtract 4 and you're undoing everything to get back to 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks but i need that meaning if the word

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

inverse means opposite

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