The first step to solve the equation x/4 -3/4 =16 is shown below. x/4 - 3/4 + 3/4 = 16 + 3/4 which property was applied in this step? addition property of equality subtraction property of equality multiplication property of equality division property of equality

The addition property of equality was applied.

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

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:

the addition property of equality is applied when we sum on each side:

this is done to cancel the term and clear for the variable x.