To solve the equation
Step 1: Simplify the left-hand side
Calculate
Now, the equation is:
Property Used: Subtraction of real numbers.
Step 2: Simplify the right-hand side
Distribute
Now, the equation will look like:
Property Used: Distributive property.
Step 3: Combine like terms on the right-hand side
Add
Thus, we have:
Property Used: Addition of real numbers.
Step 4: Isolate
Subtract
Now, divide both sides by
Property Used: Addition and division of real numbers.
Summary of Properties Used:
- Subtraction of real numbers: To simplify
. - Distributive property: To distribute
across . - Addition of real numbers: To combine
and . - Division of real numbers: To solve for
after isolating it.
The final solution is: