Solve the equation $a-15=25$ and state which axiom do you use here.

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(A) Given equation: $a-15=25$.
To solve for $a$,add $15$ to both sides of the equation.
$a-15+15=25+15$.
$a=40$.
The axiom used here is Euclid's second axiom,which states: "If equals are added to equals,the wholes are equal."

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