The equation
According to subtraction property of equality: if
, then
.
(Subtract
from both sides).
(Subtract:
)
(Subtract 5 from each side)
(Subtract:
)
\ \
\
(Divide both sides by
)
(Divide:
)
(Divide:
)

Verify the solution:
\To verify the solution, substitute
in original equation.
(Multiply:
and
)
(Add:
and
)
Compare the values, the equation is true.
\
The value of
.