The equation is .
Solve by algebraically.
\Lcm of 2,3 is 6,then
\Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 6.
\ (Apply multiplication property of zero:
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(Multiply:
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3 from each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Simplify)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The solution is .
The root of the equation is
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