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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply Multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 36.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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check:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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

Compare the values, the equation is true. $\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .