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8-40.

Simplify and solve each equation below for . Show your work and check your answer.  

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    Begin isolating by subtracting from both sides.

    Divide both sides by .

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    Begin by distributing.

    Add to both sides.

    Subtract from each side.

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    Follow the methods presented in parts (a) and (b).

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    Follow the methods presented in parts (a) and (b).