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The expression is \"\".

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According to division property of equality: Divide each side by negative 3.3.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                      (Cancel common terms)

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

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Check:

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Check the solution by substituting \"\" in the original equation.

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\"\"

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

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The value of \"\".