$\"multiplication$ $\"multiplication$ $\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 4 from each side .

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Apply commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ )

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

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

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$\"\"$ (Subtract : $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 3.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .