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The equation is \"\"

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According to Subtraction Property of equality: If \"\" then, \"\".

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\"\"                            (Subtract z from each side)

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

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\"\"                                                         (Additive identity proparty) \ \

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\"\"

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\"\"                                       (Divide each side by w)

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\"\"                                           (Cancel common terms)

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Verify:

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

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\"\"                      

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\"\"                     (Cancel the common terms)

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\"\"                          (Simplify)

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

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Compare the values, the equation is true.

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\"\"

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The value of v is \"\".

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