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The equation is \"\".

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Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 2a.

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\"\"                   (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                       (Multiply: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 2x.

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 \"\"

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\"\"                         (Cancel common terms)\"\"

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The solution is \"\".