$\"\"$ $\"\"$ $\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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

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$\"\"$

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

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Apply to multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 24.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms) $\"\"$ According to divison property of equality: Divide each side by 10.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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

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Verify:

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To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation. $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

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

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

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The solution is $\"\"$ .

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