\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 26 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"          (Comutative property: \"\")

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\"\"                            (Additive inverse property: \"\")

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

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Check:

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To check, substitute \"\" in  \"\".

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\"\"

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

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The solution is \"\".