How do you remove parentheses in an equation with variables on both sides?

To remove parentheses in an equation with variables on both sides, the distributive property is applied. The distributive property allows us to multiply the terms inside the parentheses by the term outside. This is done by multiplying each term inside the parentheses separately. After the multiplication, the equation can be simplified by combining like terms. The variables on both sides can then be gathered together, and any additional simplification can be done. By removing the parentheses and simplifying the equation, we can find the solution to the given equation involving variables on both sides.

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