2. Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
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Use the Subtraction Property of Equality to eliminate the addition.
r=47
To solve the equation, we have to isolate r on one side. First, let's simplify our equation.
5+44=2+r
⇒
49 = 2+r
LHS-2=RHS-2
Commutative Property of Addition
Subtract term
Rearrange equation
To check that this solution is correct, let's substitute r = 47 into the original equation and simplify.
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, r = 47 is the correct solution.