The equation is
Subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a – c = b – c.
\ (Subtract 20 from each side)
(Commutative property: a + c = b + c)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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(Multiply each side by negative one)
(Product of two same signs is positive)
The value of .