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The equation is $\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Subtract 8t from each side)

$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: 8t – 8t = 0)

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

$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 4)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$

Verify:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

$\"\"$

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

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

Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of $\"\"$ .