$\"\"$

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The equality is $\"\"$ .

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Apply division property of equality: $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Divide each side by 6)

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

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Check:

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

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$\"\"$ (Write the equation)

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$\"\"$ (Substitute $\"\"$ )

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

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The equality is true. $\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .