The equation is
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According to multiplication property of equality:
\For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.
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(Multiply each side by 36)
(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
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(Multiply:
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Verify:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.
(Divide:
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is
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The value of
.