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The equation is \"\".

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

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\"\"

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

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Combine like terms using distributive property: ab\"\" ac = a( b\"\"c).

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by \"\".

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\"\"

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

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The solution is \"\".

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