Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 119: 38

Answer

w = 20

Work Step by Step

$\frac{4(5 - w)}{3}$ = -w Distribute: $\frac{20 - 4w}{3}$ = -w Multiply each side by 3: 20 - 4w = -3w Add 4w to both sides: 20 = w w = 20
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