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