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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply division property of equality:Divide each side by negative 3.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

Verify:

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

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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

The solution is $\"\"$ .