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The equation is $\"\"$

According to subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a - c = b - c.

$\"\"$ (Subtract 5 from each side.)

$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$

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

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

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The value of $\"\"$ .