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Given equation is \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 5x from each side.

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\"\"

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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: \"\".

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\"\"

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

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\"\"                   (Substitute \"\")

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

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\"\"                           (Subtract: 14 – 40 = – 26)\"\"

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The value of \"\".