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#1 2024-05-05 08:28:39
- mathxyz
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Algebra Properties
1. If 2 = x, why does x = 2?
2. If x = 5, why does x^2 + x = 30?
Question 1
I think the symmetric property applies here.
Question 2
I think the principle of substitution applies here.
You say?
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#2 2024-05-05 08:45:41
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Re: Algebra Properties
I think you are right.
B
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#3 2024-05-05 14:08:46
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Re: Algebra Properties
Bob wrote:
I think you are right.
B
You know something, I think you're right.
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