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The equation is \"\".

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 2.7 to each side.

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\"\"                        

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

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\"\"                             (Add 3.2 + 2.7 = 5.9)

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\"\"

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

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\"\"            

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

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The equation is true.\"\"

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\"\".

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