Question

what geometric reason justifies the transition from statement 2 to statement 5? subtraction property of equality substitution division property of equality transitive property

Explanation:

The Subtraction Property of Equality states that if you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the equation remains true. Substitution is replacing one quantity with an equal - valued quantity. The Division Property of Equality says that if you divide both sides of an equation by the same non - zero number, the equation holds. The Transitive Property states that if a = b and b = c, then a = c. Without seeing statements 2 and 5, we can't be sure, but substitution is often used to replace one geometric measure or expression with an equal one in geometric proofs.

Answer:

Substitution