The equation is .
Solve the equation.
\ (Original equation)
(Add
to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Addition:
)
(Divide each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
Therefore, the value of is
.
Check the solution for -value:
(Original equation)
(Substitute
in the equation)
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
Hence the value of is satisfied.
The value of is
.