Combining the numbers, we get 3w+12=5
3w=-7
w=-7/3
3w + 15 - 5 + 2 = 5
Combine like terms (15 - 5 + 2).
3w + 12 = 5
Subtract 12 from both sides.
3w = -7
Divide both sides by 3.
w = or
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