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The equation is \"\".

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According to subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a – c = b – c.

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\"\"                (Subtract 8 from each side.)

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\"\"                             (Additive inverse Property: \"\")

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

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Check:

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To verify the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                    (Add: \"\" )\"\"

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The value of  \"\".