\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Distribute terms using distributive property : \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"  (Apply multiplicative identity property: \"\")

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\"\"         (Multiply: \"\")

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Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.

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\"\"

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\"\"                           (Add: \"\" and \"\")

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\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3 from each side.

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\"\"

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

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\"\"                           (Subtract: \"\")

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each sides by negative 3.

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\"\"

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\"\"                             (Cancel common terms)

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

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\"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"

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

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\"\"        (Add: \"\")

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\"\"              (Zero product property: \"\")

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

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\"\"                              (Apply additive identity property: 27 + 0 = 27)

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

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The solution is \"\".