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Solve for w. Give an exact answer in simplified form. 53w+13 < 56w + 16

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Answer:

w > -1

Explanation:

53w + 13 < 56w + 16

Get w to one side.

Subtract 53w from both sides.

13 < 3w + 16

Get 3w by itself.

Subtract 16 from both sides.

-3 < 3w

Divide both sides by 3 to solve for w.

-1 < w

or

w > -1

I hope this helps!

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