$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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

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$\"\"$

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

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,..........

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Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,..........

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The least common multiple of 2 and 5 is 10.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 10.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ $\"\"$

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 10.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$

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

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$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

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The equation is true. $\"\"$

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The value is $\"\"$ .