It is known that if x + y = 10, then x + y + z = 10 + z. Which of Euclid's axioms illustrates this statement?

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A First axiom
B Second axiom
C Third axiom
D Fourth axiom

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Answer: B. Second axiom

Euclid's second axiom (NCERT) states: "If equals are added to equals, the wholes are equal." Here x + y equals 10, and z is added to both, so x + y + z = 10 + z.

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It is known that if x + y = 10, then x + y + z = 10 + z. Which of Euclid's axioms illustrates this statement?

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