QuestionSolve the equation and verify your solution by substituting it back into the original equation.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The equation to solve is . . We are solving for the variable .
STEP 2
First, we need to distribute the on the left side of the equation. We do this by multiplying by each term inside the parentheses.
STEP 3
After distributing, the equation becomes
STEP 4
Next, we need to isolate the term with the variable on one side of the equation. We do this by adding to both sides of the equation.
STEP 5
After adding, the equation becomes
STEP 6
Finally, we solve for by dividing both sides of the equation by .
STEP 7
Now, we need to check our proposed solution by substituting it for the variable in the original equation.
STEP 8
implify the equation by performing the multiplication first (according to the order of operations, BIDMAS/BODMAS/PEDMAS).
STEP 9
Further simplify the equation by performing the subtraction.
STEP 10
Finally, perform the multiplication.
STEP 11
implify to get the final result.
Since the result matches the right side of the original equation, our solution is correct.
The solution to the equation is .
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