The equation is .
(Original equation)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property :
)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property :
)
(Simplify)
(Divide each side by
)
(Simplify)
Check:
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
in the equation)
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
Since the above statement is true, is a solution of
.
The value of is
.