Question

The first step to solve the equation x/4 -3/4 =16 is shown below.

Answer 1

The addition property of equality was applied.

3/4 was added to both sides of the equation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Addition Property of Equality

Explanation:

This property tells us that if the same amount is added to each side of the equation, it will remain a valid equality.

Then in this case if the original equation is:

$\frac{x}{4} -\frac{3}{4}=16$

the addition property of equality is applied when we sum $\frac{3}{4}$ on each side:

$\frac{x}{4}-\frac{3}{4} +\frac{3}{4}=16+\frac{3}{4}$

this is done to cancel the term $-\frac{3}{4}$ and clear for the variable x.