QuestionSolve the equation step by step and fill in the missing terms. Simplify fractions where needed.
Find by applying the distributive property and combining like terms.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The equation is given as . . We need to apply the distributive property, combine like terms, subtract from both sides, and divide both sides by78 to solve for .
STEP 2
First, we apply the distributive property to the left side of the equation.
STEP 3
Next, we combine like terms on the left side of the equation.
The missing term here is , since .
STEP 4
Subtract2 from both sides of the equation.
The missing term here is , since .
STEP 5
Finally, divide both sides by78 to solve for .
The missing term here is , since .
Therefore, the solution to the equation is .
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