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The equation is \"\".

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According to multiplication property of equality:

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For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.

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\"\"                      (Multiply each side by 8)

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\"\"                                (Cancel common terms)

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

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

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\"\"

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The value of \"\".

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