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The equation is $\"\"$ .

According to addition property of equality: if a = b, then a + c = b + c.

$\"\"$ (Add 6 to both sides).

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by 8)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$ (Multiply; $\"\"$ )

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Check:

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

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

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

Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of $\"\"$ .