Chapter 4.2, Problem 64SR

To determine

The property that justifies each statement.

Answer to Problem 64SR

Substitution Property.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given statement is:

  $\text{If x}=5\text{ and b = 5, then x = b}\text{.}$

Calculation:

Substitute 5 for b in equation $x=5$ ,

  $x=b$

Hence, the property used is Substitution Property.