The equation is
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Solve by algebraically.
\Lcm of 2,3 is 6,then
\Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 6.
\
(Apply multiplication property of zero:
)
(Multiply:
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3 from each side.
\
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Simplify)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.
\
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The solution is
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The root of the equation
is
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