\"\"\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 1.7n to each side.

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\"\"

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

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Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.

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\"\"

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Combine like terms using distributive property: ac + bc = (a + b)c.

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\"\"

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\"\"                          (Add: 4.3 + 1.7 = 6)\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 1 from each side.

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\"\"

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

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\"\"                                (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                           (Divide each side by 6)

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

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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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\"\"                     (Subtract: \"\")

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

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The equation is true.\"\"

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The solution is \"\".