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The equation is \"\".

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Solve by algebraically.

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 4 from each side.

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\"\"        (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by negative 2.

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\"\"             (Cancel common terms)

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

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The solution is \"\".\"\"

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The root of the equation \"\" is \"\".