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
, the reciprocal of
)
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(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
)
(Divide:
) \ \
Verify:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.
\ \
(Multiply:
)
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is
.
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The value of
.