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Your own Words Example

If we have two things that
are equal, we can substi-
tute one for the other,
and preserve equality.
If I need to make change
for a $10 dollar bill, I
can exchange it for ten
$1 bills, or two $5 bills.
Definition
If a, b, c ∈ R
and a = b, then

ac = bc.
Definition
If a = b, then we can
substitute b for a for Substitution
any equation contain-
ing a (or vice versa).
Your own Words
If we multiply two things
Properties
Multiplication that are equal by the
of Equality
same number, then the
product must be equal.
Definition
If a, b, c ∈ R
and a = b, then Addition

a + c = b + c.

Example
If a = 5, then
a · 2 = 5 · 2 = 10.

Example
Your own Words If x + 3 = 10, then
If we add something to
two things that are equal, x + 3 − 3 = 10 − 3
then the sums are equal.
x = 7.