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The given equation is\"\".

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According to addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c.

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\"\"              (Add 3 to each side.)

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

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\"\"                               (Divide each side by 6)

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\"\"                             (Cancel common factors)

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\"\"                                  (Simplify)

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\"\"                                    (Divide:\"\")

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\"\"

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Check:

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To verify the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation.

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\"\"                       

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

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

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\"\"

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The value of \"\"

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