The equation is
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Solve by algebraically.
\Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 15 from each side.
\
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Simplify)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 6.
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(Cancel common terms) \ \
(Divide:
)
The solution is
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The root of the equation
is
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