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The equation is \"\".

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Case 1                                         Case 2

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\"\"                                   \"\"

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\"\"                        (Subtract 8 from each side)

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\"\"                    (Subtract 8 from each side)

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\"\"

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The solutions are 4 and \"\".\"\"

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Check:

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To check, substitute \"\" in the original equation.

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\"\"              (Substitute \"\")

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To check, substitute \"\" in the original equation.

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\"\"         (Substitute \"\")

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The solution set is \"\".