Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Appendix A - Basic Algebra Review - A Exercises - Page A-15: 83

Answer

$w =\frac{225}{14}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\frac{2}{9}w-3=\frac{4}{7}$ Add $3$ to both sides. $\frac{2}{9}w-3+3=\frac{4}{7}+3$ Simplify. $\frac{2}{9}w=\frac{4}{7}+3$ Get like denominators on the right hand side. $\frac{2}{9}w=\frac{4}{7}+\frac{21}{7}$ Add the numerators on the right hand side. $\frac{2}{9}w=\frac{25}{7}$ Multiply by the LCD $=63$. $63\left ( \frac{2}{9}w \right )=63\left ( \frac{25}{7}\right )$ Simplify. $14w =225$ Divide both sides by $14$. $\frac{14w}{14} =\frac{225}{14}$ Simplify. $w =\frac{225}{14}$.
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