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The equation is \"\".

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Solve by algebraically.

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 10 to each side.

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\"\"

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

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\"\"                          (Simplify) \"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 22.

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\"\"

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\"\"                           (Cancel common terms)

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

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The solution is 4.5.\"\"

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The root of the equation \"\" is 4.5.