$\"\"$ $\"\"$ $\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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

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$\"\"$

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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Add 7 to each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ )

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Apply division property of equality: If a = b then $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 2)

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms) $\"\"$

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Verify:

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To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ and Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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Compare the values, the equation is true. $\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .

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