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The equation is \"\".

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According to multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 3.

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\"\"                              (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                              (Multiply: \"\") \ \ \"\"

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According to subtraction property of equality:Subtract a from each side.

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\"\"                                  (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                                  (Apply additive identity property: \"\")\"\"

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The value of y is \"\".