The equality is
Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3 from each side.
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(Additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 8)
(Cancel common terms)
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Graph the solution set o n a number line
Check:
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(Multiply:
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(Add:
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The equality solution is .