$\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$

According to division property of equality:

For any number a, b and c, If a = b then $\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 1.5)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

$\"\"$

Check:

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

$\"\"$

3.15 = 3.15 (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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

The value of $\"\"$ .