Explain how to solve the equation.

Answer:
or Subtract the same value from both sides.
Clear out any fractions by Multiplying every term by the bottom parts.
Divide every term by the same nonzero value.
Combine Like Terms.
Factoring.
Expanding (the opposite of factoring) may also help.
Recognizing a pattern, such as the difference of squares.
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