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Solve the equation 10x + 9y = 5z - 8w for x. What is the coefficient for w?

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Step 1: Flip the equation.8w+5z=10x+9yStep 2: Add -5z to both sides.8w+5z+5z=10x+9y+5z8w=10x+9y5zStep 3: Divide both sides by -8.8w−8=10x+9y5z−8w=−54x+−98y+58zAnswer:w=−54x+−98y+58z
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