What Is Subtraction Property Of Equality?
This property is a subset of Properties Of Subtraction.
To learn about other properties of subtraction see Properties Of Subtraction.
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This subtraction property states if two numbers are equal, and you subtract the
same number from both sides of an equation then the equation is correct. Example:
6 = 6
9 - 6 = 9 - 6
3 = 3
Property Example
Practical Example
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Abstract Example
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9 − 6 = 9 − 6
3 = 3
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if a = b then
a − c = b − c
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about the Math Properties of Addition, Multiplication, or Division see Math Properties.