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The literal equation is \"\" and specific equation is \"\".

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First solve the literal equation \"\" for x.

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Subtract b from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Multiply each side by a.

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\"\"

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Cancel common terms.

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\"\".\"\"

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Next use the above solution to solve \"\".

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Substitute the values of \"\" in the solution of literal equation \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\".\"\"

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The solution of \"\" is 28.