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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Combine like terms using distributive property: a (b + c) = ab + ac.

$\"\"$ (Distribute a)

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ )

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 5.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms) $\"\"$

Check:

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

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Multiply: $\"\"$ , and $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (LCM is 5)

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ )

16 = 16 (Divide: $\"\"$ )

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

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The solution is $\"\"$ .