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The equation is \"\"

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\"\"                             (Substitute\"\")

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

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\"\"                (Subtract 45 from each side)

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\"\"                (Using commutative property: a + b = b + a)

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\"\"                                       (Subtract: 45-45=0, 63-45=18)

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\"\"                                 (Divide each side by -6)

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\"\"                          (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"

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\"\"

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

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

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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is\"\".

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\"\"

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The solution is\"\".

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