QuestionSolve the equation step by step and simplify any fractions. Find in . What is ?
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The equation provided is correct and needs to be solved for the variable . . The operations follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
STEP 2
The first step is to distribute the4 to both terms inside the parentheses.
STEP 3
After distributing, we get
STEP 4
Next, we combine like terms on the left side of the equation.
STEP 5
Subtract12 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with on one side.
STEP 6
Finally, to solve for , we divide both sides of the equation by53.
STEP 7
implify the right side of the equation.
So, the solution to the equation is .
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