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Need help solving this equation please 5w+8-12w=16-15w

Need help solving this equation please 5w+8-12w=16-15w
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Need help solving this equation please 5w+8-12w=16-15w

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Combine like terms
-7w+8=16-15w

Add 15w to both sides
8w+8=16

Subtract 8 from both sides
8w=8

Divide both sides by 8
w=1

Final answer: w=1
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