
The equation is
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Apply Addition property of equality: Ifa=b then
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(Add 19 to each side)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Add:
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Check:
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in original equation.
(Subtract:
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is
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The solution is
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