Is (a-b) + (c-d) = (a+c) - (b+d)?

feras · Jan 12, 2016

Hello,

I would like to know if the following is correct

Is (a-b) + (c-d) = (a+c) - (b+d)?

If yes please can you provide a proof, if not please show an example

Deleted member 4993 · Jan 12, 2016

feras said:
Hello,

I would like to know if the following is correct

Is (a-b) + (c-d) = (a+c) - (b+d)?

If yes please can you provide a proof, if not please show an example

Yes ... that is a true statement.

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