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What is the value of w, when the equation is 5w + 9z = 2z + 3w

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5w+9z=2z+3w

First collect like terms which are terms with the same variables to the same degree

5w-3w=2z-9z

Then simplify on each side

2w=-7z

Next isolate w completely

w=-7z/2

User Sanjayav
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The value of w would be -7z/2
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