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\"\"

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The expression is\"\".

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Addition property of equality:

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If xa = b, then xa + a = b + a, or x = b + a.

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\"\"            (Add 4.6 to each side)

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\"\"                     (Add:\"\")

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\"\"                                        (Addititve inverse property:\"\"

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\"\"                                                                         

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\"\"

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

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\"\"

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The value of \"\".

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