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The equation is
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According to subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a – c = b – c.
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(Subtract 6 from each sides).
(Additive inverse property:
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(Subtract:
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According to division property of equality:
\For any number a, b and c, If a = b then
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(Divide both sides by 5)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.
(Multiply:
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(Add:
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Compare the values, the equation is true.
\The Value of
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