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How many solutions does -2(w+6)-6w=4(w+3) have???

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Answer:

One solution

Explanation:

Expanding the equation, we get

-2w-12-6w=4w+12

Subtracting 4w from both sides, we get

-12w-12=12

Now adding 12 to both sides,

-12w=24

Solving for w, we get

w=-2

So there is only one solution to the equation.

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