$\"\"$

The equation is, $\"\"$ .

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

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

The equation is $\"\"$ .

According to multiplication property of equality:

For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.

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

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

Check:

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

$\"\"$

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

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

$\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .