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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply Addition property of equality: Add 5 form each side.

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$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Add: 13.7 + 5 = 18.7) \ \ $\"\"$

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

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

The equation is true.

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