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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\"\", the reciprocal of\"\")

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\"\"                      (Cancel common terms)

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

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

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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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The value of \"\".

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