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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 4.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

Apply division property of equality: Divieach side by 4.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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

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

The equation is true.

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