The equation is .
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According to Subtraction property of equality: if a = b, then .
(Subtract 1 from each sides).
(Additive inverse property:
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(Subtract:
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According to multiplication property of equality:
\For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.
\ (Multiply each side by 7)
(Cancel common terms)
m = 56 (Multiply: )
Check:
\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) \ \
\Compare the values, the equation is true.
\The value of m = 56.
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