$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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To find the LCD of left side denominators.

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First denominator 3: 1, 3.

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Second denominator 2: 1, 2.

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Then LCD is 6.

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So rewrite $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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Left side denominators are same and add numerators.

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$\"\"$

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Apply cross product property: $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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Distribute terms using distributive property: $\"\"$ ).

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

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

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Subtract $\"\"$ from each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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Subtract 36 from each side.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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Divide each side by 12.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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The value of $\"\"$ .