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The equation is $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by 8)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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According to subtraction property of equality; if a = b thena + b = b + c.

$\"\"$ (Subtract c from each side).

$\"\"$ (Simplify)

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Verify the solution:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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$\"\"$ (Add: 1 + 1 = 2)

$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of $\"\"$ .