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The equation is $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Rewrite the mixed number as an improper fraction)

According to division property of equality: Divide each side by 3. \ \

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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

Check:

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

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

Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .