Steps:
7w - 2 + w = 2(3w - 1)
6w - 2 = 6w - 2
Because both sides of the equation are equal, w = an infinite amount of solutions.
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That's not correct. The terms 2a and 3b are not like terms, so we cannot combine them to get 5ab. We simply leave it as 2a+3b.
If you had 2a+3a, then it would simplify to 5a
Similarly, 2b+3b = 5b
Or you could have 2ab+3ab = 5ab
The key is that the variable portions must match up to be able to add them.
Are you asking if this is greater than, less than, or equal to?