The equation is .
According to subtraction property of equality: Subtract from each side.
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(Apply additive identity property:
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(Lcm 2)
(Subtract:
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According to multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 5.
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(Multiply:
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Verify:
\To check the solution, substitute in original equation.
(Substitute
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(Lcm 2)
(Add:
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(Cancel common terms)
Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is .
The solution is .