
The equation is
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Apply addition property of equality: Add 11 to each side.
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(Add 11 to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Add:
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Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 9.
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(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 5.
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(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.

(Multiply:
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(Divide:
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(Subtract:
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Compare the values, the equation is true.
\The value of x is
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