The equation is
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Solve the equation.
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(Original equation)
(Commutative addition property:
)
(Combine like terms)
(Add
to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtract:
)
(Divide each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
Check for solution for
-values.
(Original equation)
(Substitute
)
(Multiply)
(Substitute:
)
(Add:
)
Therefore, the solution is
.
The solution is
.