Question

7w + 6 + 2w = (w + 2)

Answer 1

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The correct answer is $w = \frac{-1}{2}$

$7w + 6 + 2w = w + 2$          ~ Write the equation

$9w + 6 = w + 2$                   ~ Simplify

$8w + 6 = 2$                          ~ Subtract $w$ from both sides

$8w = -4$                             ~ Subtract $6$ from both sides

$w = \frac{-1}{2}$                                ~ Divide both sides by 8

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