\"Multiplication\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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\"\"              (Divide each side by 4)

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\"\"              (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                       (Divide: \"\") \"\"

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Check:

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

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\"\"

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

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The statement is true.\"\"

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Graph the solution on number line.

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\"number

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\"\"

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The value of \"\".