The equation is
.
Apply subtraction property of equality:
then
.
Subtract 1 from each side.
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Apply division property of equality:
then
.
Divide each side by 5.
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Cancel common terms.
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To check the solution, substitute the value of
in the original equation
.


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This is true, therefore solution of the equation
is 5.
The solution is 5.