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The equation is $\"\"$ .

According to multiplication property of equality:

For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.

$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by 3)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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According to division property of equality:

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

$\"\"$ (Divide each sides by 2)

$\"\"$ (Cancel common factors)

b = 39 (Divide: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

Check:

To check the solution, substitute b = 39 in original equation.

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

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

Compare the values, the equation is true.

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The value of b = 39.