The equation is  .

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 8 from each side.

                   (Apply additive inverse property: 8 8= 0)

                         (Apply additive identity property: ) \ \

                           (Subtract:  )

Check:

To check the solution, substitute  in original equation.

                              (Add: )

The statement is true.

Graph the solution on number line.

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• First draw a number line.
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• Mark a dot at on the number line.
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The value of .