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The literal equation is $\"\"$ and specific equation is $\"\"$ .

First solve the literal equation $\"\"$ for x.

Apply distributive property: $\"\"$ .

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Subtract ab from each side.

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Divide each side by a.

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Cancel common terms.

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Next use the above solution to solve $\"\"$ .

Substitute the values of $\"\"$ in the solution of literal equation $\"\"$ .

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The solution of $\"\"$ is $\"\"$ .