Question

How do you know when to use the subtraction property of equality as a reason as opposed to subtraction of real numbers?

Answer 1

The subtraction property of equality involves subtracting the numbers/variables algebraically contrary to real numbers being subtracted arithmetically.

Answer 2

Answer:

in case of equality subtraction property is used to subtract the variables or numbers algebraically on the other hand in case of real numbers subtraction property is used to subtract the real numbers arithmetically.

Explanation:

subtraction property of equality:

By subtraction property of equality is used when if a number or variable is subtracted from Left hand side of an equation, than same variable or number must be subtracted from other side of the equation to keep the equation same.

in case of equality subtraction property is used to subtract the variables or numbers algebraically on the other hand in case of real numbers subtraction property is used to subtract the real numbers arithmetically.