\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 5 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 subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3f from each side.

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\"\"

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

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\"\"

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

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

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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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\"\"             (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                    (Add: \"\")

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

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The equation is true.\"\"

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The solution is \"\".