Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life, Grade 6
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2. Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
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Exercise 6 Page 253

Use the Addition Property of Equality to eliminate the subtraction.

n=14

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To solve the equation, we have to isolate n on one side. Using the Addition Property of Equality, we will add 10 to both sides of the equation. This will eliminate the subtraction and isolate n.
n-10=4
n-10+10=4+10
n=14
To check that this solution is correct, let's substitute n=14 into the original equation and simplify.
n- 10 =4
14-10? =4
4=4 âś“
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, n=14 is the correct solution.