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The equation is – 8n = – 64.

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(Apply division property of equality: If a = b then \"\")

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\"\"              (Divide each side by negative 8)

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\"\"                      (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                             (Divide: \"\") \"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"

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\"\"               (Multiply: \"\")

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The equality is true.\"\"

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The value of \"\".