The equation is .
Apply addition property of equality: Add 1.7n to each side.
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Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\Combine like terms using distributive property: ac + bc = (a + b)c.
\ (Add: 4.3 + 1.7 = 6)
Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 1 from each side.
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 6)
(Cancel common terms)
Check:
\To check the solution, substitute in original equation.
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(Subtract:
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The equation is true.
The solution is .