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The equation is
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Using Distributive property:
simplify the left side.

(Multiply:
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(Distributive property,
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(Multiply:
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(Commutative property:
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(Subtract:
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(Add:
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(Subtract 33 from each side)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide both sides by negative 6)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.
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(Multiply:
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(Add:
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(Subtract:
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is
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The value of
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