The equation is
.
Solve the equation.
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(Original equation)
(Add
to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Add
to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Add:
)
(Divide each side by
)
(Cancel cammon terms)
The solution is
.
Check the solution for
-value:
(Original equation)
(Substitute
)
(Multiply)
(Substitute:
and
)
The value of
is
satisfied.
The solution is
.