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\"\"

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The expression is\"\".

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Addition property of equality:

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If xa = b, then xa + a = b + a, or x = b + a.

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\"\"          (Add 6 to each side)

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

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

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\"\"

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Check:

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Check the solution by substituting \"\" in the original equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"                          (Subtract: 4 – 6 = –2)

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\"\"

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The value of \"\"

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