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MATH.11:4.6 - Retain the construction through a change

For a changed initial state, retain the preservation equations and recompute the initial invariant value. For a changed target, compare its value using the same proved relation.

For an added or altered transformation, substitute that rule into the current invariant first. If it fails, include the new preservation equation and solve the affected system again. Removing transformations preserves any old invariant, although further invariants may become available.

A change of arithmetic, rounding or retained state can change the algebra itself. Recompute the affected identity before using its consequence. MATH.7 can transport the expression through a reversible representation; MATH.2 addresses an identification that must preserve a requested operation or answer. B.5.RR follows the changed mathematical result through a larger argument.