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The equation is \"\"

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According to subtraction property of equality: If a = b then ac = bc.

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\"\"                 (Subtract 6 from each side)

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

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\"\"                              (Additive identity property: \"\")

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

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The value of a =11.

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