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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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

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$\"\"$ (Apply Addition inverse proparty: $\"\"$ )

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

Check:

To check the solutiion substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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

Compare the values the equation is true. $\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .