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The equation is \"\".

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\"\"            (Divide each side by 4)

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\"\"           (Cancel common terms)

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

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\"\"

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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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The statement is true.

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The value of \"\".