Question:
It is known that, if x + y = 10, then x+y + z = 10+ z. The Euclid’s axiom that illustrates this statement is
(a) first axiom
(b) second axiom
(c) third axiom
(d) fourth axiom
Solution:
(b) 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.