$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract $\"\"$ from each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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The LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .