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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 3.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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Check:

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

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

The value of $\"\"$ .