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The equation is, $\"\"$ .

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

$\"\"$ (Add 32.7 to each sides).

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

$\"\"$ (Add: 74.1 + 32.7 = 106.8)

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According to division property of equality:

For any number a, b and c, If a = b then $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Divide both sides by - 2.5)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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Check:

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

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

74.1 = 74.1 (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of $\"\"$ .