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Question
It is known that if x + y = 10 then x + y + z = 10 + z. The Euclid’s axiom that illustrates this statement is ______.
Options
First Axiom
Second Axiom
Third Axiom
Fourth Axiom
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Solution
It is known that if x + y = 10 then x + y + z = 10 + z. The Euclid’s axiom that illustrates this statement is second Axiom.
Explanation:
The Euclid’s axiom that illustrates the given statement is second axiom, according to which. If equals are added to equals, the wholes are equal.
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