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The equation is $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Product of two different signs is negative)

According to addition property of equality: Add 3.42 to each side.

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

$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

Check:

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

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$\"\"$ (Subract: $\"\"$ )

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

The value of $\"\"$ .