The equation is .
Solve the equation.
\ (Original equation)
(Apply distributive property:
)
(Combine like terms)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Divide each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
The solution is .
Check the solution for -value.
(Original equation)
(Substitute
)
(Subtract)
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
The value of is satisfied.
The solution is .