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The equation is \"\".              

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According to Subtraction property of equality: if a = b, then \"\".

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\"\"                  (Subtract 1 from each sides).

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

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

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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 7)

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\"\"                                  (Cancel common terms)

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 m = 56                                    (Multiply: \"\")

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Check:

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To check the solution, substitute m = 56 in original equation. 

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

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9 = 9                                         (Add: 1 + 8 = 9) \ \

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Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of m = 56.

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