$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$ \ \

According to division property of equality:

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

$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 5)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

$\"\"$

Verify:

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

$\"\"$

8.5=8.5 (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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

$\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .