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The equation \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a \"\" c = b \"\" c.

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\"3           (Subtract 8 from each side)

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\"3                         (Apply additive inverse property: \"8)

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Apply division property of equality: If a = b then \"\".

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\"Syntax                    (Divide each side by 3)

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\"Syntax                         (Cancel common terms)\"\"

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The solution is \"Syntax.