$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$

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First write the mixed number $\"\"$ into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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Write the mixed number $\"\"$ into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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Rewrite the equation as $\"\"$ .

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According to multiplication property of equality:

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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)

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

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Check:

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

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms and simplify)

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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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The value of $\"\"$

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