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The equation is \"\".

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Distribute terms using distributive property:  a( b + c) = ab + ac. \ \ \"\"

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\"\"                      (Multiply: 7(1) =7; 3(5) =15)\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3w from each side.

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\"\"

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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: \"\".\"\"

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\"\"                                (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                   (Subtract 7 from each side)

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\"\"                                         (Subtract: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by4.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                           (Cancel common terms)\"\"

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Verify:

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

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\"\"

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\"\"                               (Add: \"\")

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

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

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The solution is \"\".

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