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15+w+(-12)=15-12+w what is the answer

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Hi there!

To solve this problem, we need to simplify.

15 + w - 12 = 15 - 12 + w
3 + w = 3 + w

w = w

So, the answer is undefined, since w is not given.

Hope this helps!
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