$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 8 from each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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Divide each side by 3.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .