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The equation is 9x = 54.
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(Divide each side by 9) \ \
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(Cancel common terms)
x = 6. (Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=1014c93bc9bed179562c750a9c6ae15f.png\")
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute x = 6 in original equation.
\54 = 9(6)
\54 = 54 (Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=456e0ea4384c760af5074e19e5e09a88.png\")
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The statement is true.
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The value of x = 6.