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The equation is \"\".

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Combine like terms using distributive property: \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Add 5 to each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Divide each side by negative 5.

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\"\"

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Check:

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

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The value of \"\".